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The Hunters (1958)

With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.

  • War
  • Action
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Robert MitchumRobert MitchumMajor Cleve Saville
  • Photo of Robert WagnerRobert WagnerLt. Ed Pell
  • Photo of Richard EganRichard EganColonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
  • Photo of May BrittMay BrittKristina 'Kris' Abbott
  • Photo of Lee PhilipsLee Philips1st Lt. Carl Abbott
  • Photo of John GabrielJohn Gabriel1st Lt. Corona
  • Photo of Stacy HarrisStacy HarrisCol. Monk Moncavage
  • Photo of Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungKorean farmer
  • Photo of Candace LeeCandace LeeKorean Child
  • Photo of Aki AleongAki AleongMIG Pilot

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