The Hunters (1958)

Name: The Hunters
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Released: 1958
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt, Lee Philips

1h 48m United States of America

War Action Drama

Plot

Electrifying aerial sequences and a stellar cast make this adaptation of James Salter's novel a captivating war drama. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum) excels as a pilot of the F-86 Sabre jets. However, his professional success is overshadowed by a complicated romance with the stunning wife (May Britt) of his wingman (Lee Philips). Adding to the tension is a brash rookie pilot (Robert Wagner) whose reckless actions during a daring rescue mission put everyone in jeopardy, amplifying the stakes for all involved.

Cast

Robert Mitchum Robert Wagner Richard Egan May Britt Lee Philips John Gabriel Stacy Harris Victor Sen Yung Candace Lee Aki Aleong John Doucette Esther Ying Lee Mabel Lim Alena Murray Nina Shipman