The Hunters (1958)

The Hunters (1958)
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Directed with crisp efficiency by Dick Powell, The Hunters is a romantic melodrama with an aviation angle. Robert Mitchum plays veteran Air Force pilot Maj. Cleve Saville, in charge of a group of young flyboys in 1952 Korea. Among the men under Saville's command are cocksure Lt. Ed Peil (Robert Wagner) and timorous Lt. Abbott (Lee Phillips). Much against his better judgment, Saville falls in love with Abbott's gorgeous wife Kris (Mai Britt). When Abbott crashes behind enemy lines, Saville and Peil are sent out to rescue the downed pilot-and Peil has an inkling of the Major's feelings towards Mrs. Abbott. During their grueling journey back to their own lines, both Peil and Abbott benefit from the military expertise of the no-nonsense Saville, who knows where and when to separate his private life from his responsibilities. Distinguished by excellent aerial sequences, The Hunters is adapted from the novel by James Salter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Robert MitchumRobert Wagner, (more)
Director(s):
Dick Powell
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Directed with crisp efficiency by Dick Powell, The Hunters is a romantic melodrama with an aviation angle. Robert Mitchum plays veteran Air Force pilot Maj. Cleve Saville, in charge of a group of young flyboys in 1952 Korea. Among the men under Saville's command are cocksure Lt. Ed Peil (Robert Wagner) and timorous Lt. Abbott (Lee Phillips). Much against his better judgment, Saville falls in love with Abbott's gorgeous wife Kris (Mai Britt). When Abbott crashes behind enemy lines, Saville and Peil are sent out to rescue the downed pilot-and Peil has an inkling of the Major's feelings towards Mrs. Abbott. During their grueling journey back to their own lines, both Peil and Abbott benefit from the military expertise of the no-nonsense Saville, who knows where and when to separate his private life from his responsibilities. Distinguished by excellent aerial sequences, The Hunters is adapted from the novel by James Salter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
107 mins

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Director(s):
Dick Powell
Writer(s):
Wendell Mayes
Producer(s):
Dick Powell
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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    Thomas D.

    The plot is somewhat weak in that Mitchum as a flight leader falls too quickly for the female lead, the wife of subordinate. Unrealistic in the military hierarchy! However, the flight scenes of F-86's and F-84's painted as Migs are very well done, particularly considering the vintage. Robert Wagner plays an early supporting role and does it with aplomb. It is worth watching.

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    Gregory A. P.

    I remember this movie from my youth and i really enjoyed it. However, this copy was damaged and wouldn't play, so I sent it back for a replacement which hasn't come yet or been acknowledged by blockbuster.

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