The Hunters 66 years old
Mightiest thrill-shocked adventure spectacle of the super-sonic age !
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.
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The Hunters Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Lee Philips He was 31, 72 years old when he died | as 1st Lt. Carl Abbott |
| Richard Egan He was 37, 65 years old when he died | as Colonel Dutch Imil, CO 54th Fighter Group |
| Robert Mitchum He was 41, 79 years old when he died | as Major Cleve Saville |
| Victor Sen Yung He was 42, 65 years old when he died | as Korean farmer |
| May Britt She was 25, now 91 years old | as Kristina 'Kris' Abbott |
| Stacy Harris He was 40, 54 years old when he died | as Col. Monk Moncavage |
| John Gabriel He was 27, now 93 years old | as 1st Lt. Corona |
| Robert Wagner He was 28, now 94 years old | as Lt. Ed Pell |
| Candace Lee She was 25, now 40 years old | as Korean Child |
The Hunters Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Wendell Mayes as Screenplay. He was 40 (73) years old when He died | Writing |
| James Salter as Novel. He was 33 (90) years old when He died | Writing |
The Hunters (66 years)
Mightiest thrill-shocked adventure spectacle of the super-sonic age !
- Release day: Monday, September 01, 1958
- Runtime: 108 minutes