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.

Directing:
  • Dick Powell

Writing:
  • Wendell Mayes
  • James Salter

Stars:
Release Date: 1958-09-01
themoviedb icon 5.7/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 108

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Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchu...
Major Cleve Saville
Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Lt. Ed Pell
Richard Egan
Richard Egan
Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group
May Britt
May Britt
Kristina 'Kris' Abbott
Lee Philips
Lee Philips
1st Lt. Carl Abbott
John Gabriel
John Gabriel
1st Lt. Corona
Stacy Harris
Stacy Harris
Col. Monk Moncavage
Victor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yu...
Korean farmer
Aki Aleong
Aki Aleong
MIG Pilot
John Doucette
John Doucette
Chief Master Sergeant
Robert Reed
Robert Reed
Jackson
Walter Soo Hoo
Walter Soo Ho...
Chinese Soldier (uncredited)
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