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1958 Certificate PG
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This classic war film features the talents of Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner. Mitchum is Major Cleve Saville and Wagner is Lt. Ed Pell, two pilots with differing demeanours. Mitchum is more reserved, while Wagner is cockier. Amidst the drama of war, romance rears its head, giving the soldiers more than they can handle. Based .. Read more

Starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner
Director Dick Powell
Genres Action/Adventure, Drama

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The Hunters

This classic war film features the talents of Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner. Mitchum is Major Cleve Saville and Wagner is Lt. Ed Pell, two pilots with differing demeanours. Mitchum is more reserved, while Wagner is cockier. Amidst the drama of war, romance rears its head, giving the soldiers more than they can handle. Based on the novel by James Salter, THE HUNTERS was directed by Dick Powell.

Starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner
Director Dick Powell
Studio 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 43 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Action/Adventure, Drama
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1958

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    • Standard war thriller, good to look at when airborne but pretty boring on the ground; propaganda element very strong.

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    • Rated - 4.0 stars  

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      i love oldish films

      i realy like some of the old films .

      the hunter is good war film also i like robert mitchem he was one of the all time greats,war is big hobby of ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      still good

      For a snap shot of life via the rose coloured specs of the american movie industry this shows the korean war conflict from the pilots eyes the story is a bit ... read more »

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    • The Hunters
      This classic war film features the talents of Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner. Mitchum is Major Cleve Saville and Wagner is Lt. Ed Pell, two pilots with differing demeanours. Mitchum is more reserved, while Wagner is cockier. Amidst the drama of war, romance rears its head, giving the soldiers ...