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      The Hunters

      Released Aug 28, 1958 1h 48m War List
      Reviews 41% Audience Score 250+ Ratings During the Korean War, crusty veteran fighter pilot "Iceman" Saville (Robert Mitchum) takes command of a flight of F-86 Sabre jets. Although Saville is eager to fly the military's new plane, the pilots under his command sap his enthusiasm. On the one hand he must contend with the brash young Ed Pell (Robert Wagner), while on the other he must boost the confidence of nervous Carl Abbott (Lee Philips). The three men bond in the hunt for notorious North Korean ace "Casey Jones" (Leon Lontoc). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 18 Buy Now

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      Mae Tinee Chicago Tribune In spite of obvious flaws, it's moderately engrossing fare. Jun 18, 2020 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine As often happens in aviation thrillers, the excitement aloft is considerably more interesting than the grounded private problems of the characters. Powell, however, makes the sky blaze with fury and the film as a whole is an item worth catching. Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Isabel Quigly The Spectator Thrilling air combats, a good performance from Robert Wagner as a young stinker-hero, but long, tedious patches in between. Jul 20, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Standard issue Korean War drama. Rated: C+ Aug 26, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Familiar war film story about two men in love with the same woman and then forced to work together in order to survive behind enemy lines. However, although the story is a bit worn, this film does feature Robert Mitchum in the lead and director Dick Powell provides some exciting CinemaScope action, particularly the ariel sequences before Mitchum and Lee Philips get shot down. May Britt, who's someone I never heard of before, is quite good as the wife, and when I looked her up, she only did a few films before retiring after she married Sammy Davis Jr. So although it's quite a familiar story, it's well told and quite entertaining. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Robert Mitchum and Robert Wagner team up with May Britt to provide aviation enthusiasts a 1950's era movie filled with exciting combat, while Mitchum romances May Britt on the ground... Bathsheba In Korea--'Well, what do you know, . . Saville, . . The Ice Man Commeth'... Love tryst and thundering planes!! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Good war movie for aerial combat. with the assistance of the U.S military they pulled off some quite impressive sequences. Mitchum and Wagner each does memorable performances, but Wagner stands out since his character is more wild and unpredictable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent aerial footage makes this Korean War saga worth seeing. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member wagner kills. the last star is basically for him. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member The love triangle subplot is bland, but the fighter action is fun, and Robert Wagner's hipster hotshot pilot is hilarious. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis During the Korean War, crusty veteran fighter pilot "Iceman" Saville (Robert Mitchum) takes command of a flight of F-86 Sabre jets. Although Saville is eager to fly the military's new plane, the pilots under his command sap his enthusiasm. On the one hand he must contend with the brash young Ed Pell (Robert Wagner), while on the other he must boost the confidence of nervous Carl Abbott (Lee Philips). The three men bond in the hunt for notorious North Korean ace "Casey Jones" (Leon Lontoc).
      Director
      Dick Powell
      Genre
      War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 28, 1958, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 1, 2011
      Runtime
      1h 48m
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