The Hunters

The Hunters
  • Release date: 1 Sep 1958
  • Release year: 1958
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Keywords: korean war, jet fighter, based on novel, dysfunctional marriage, romantic rivalry, male male relationship, alcoholism, punched in the face, beer, cigar smoking
Plot:
In 1952, as the Korean War rages on, American officers land in Kyoto. Among them are Major Ceve Saville, assigned to a fighter squadron, and Lieutenant Carl Abbott. The latter neglects his charming wife Kristina, who is sinking into bitterness. In Korea, Saville meets again Colonel Dutch Imil, a former brother-in-arms as well as other friends. Back in Japan, Saville falls in love with forsaken Kristina, which arouses Abbott's jealousy. The two men turn into implacable rivals. But during a mission against Chinese Migs, Abbott is hurt and Saville decides to rescue him.
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