The Hunters (1958)
The Hunters is a 1958 war movie directed by Dick Powell, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner and Richard Egan.
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.
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What is The Hunters about?
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.
When was The Hunters released?
The Hunters was released on 1 September 1958.
How long is The Hunters?
The Hunters runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Hunters?
The Hunters was directed by Dick Powell.
Where can I watch The Hunters?
The Hunters is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch The Hunters
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Robert Mitchum as Major Cleve Saville
- Robert Wagner as Lt. Ed Pell
- Richard Egan as Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
- May Britt as Kristina 'Kris' Abbott
- Lee Philips as 1st Lt. Carl Abbott
- John Gabriel as 1st Lt. Corona
- Stacy Harris as Col. Monk Moncavage
- Victor Sen Yung as Korean farmer
- Candace Lee as Korean Child
- Aki Aleong as MIG Pilot
- John Doucette as Chief Master Sergeant
- Esther Ying Lee as Waitress
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