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The Wednesday Film: The Hunters

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner
with May Britt, Lee Philips, Richard Egan

Leading a daredevil squadron in the Korean War, ace fighter pilot Major Saville attempts to recapture the excitement he found in World War II.

Robert Mitchum stars as Saville and Robert Wagner plays an impetuous young pilot constantly in conflict with authority.

Contributors

Screenplay:
Wendell Mayes
Based on the novel by:
James Salter
Producer/Director:
Pick Powell
Maj Cleve Saville:
Robert Mitchum
Lt Ed Pell:
Robert Wagner
Col 'Dutch' Imil:
Richard Egan
Kristina:
May Britt
Lt Abbott:
Lee Philips
Lt Corona:
John Gabriel
Col Moncavage:
Stacy Harris
Korean farmer:
Victor Sen Yung
Korean child:
Candace Lee
Source: Radio Times

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