The Wild Geese

Nov 11 1978 R 2h 14m
Action, Adventure, Drama

A British multinational company seeks to overthrow a vicious dictator in central Africa. It hires a band of (largely aged) mercenaries in London and sends them in to save the virtuous but imprisoned opposition leader who is also critically ill and due for execution. Just when the team has performed a perfect rescue, the multinational does a deal with the vicious dictator leaving the mercenary band to escape under their own steam and exact revenge.

Plot

A British multinational seeks to overthrow a vicious dictator in central Africa. It hires a band of (largely aged) mercenaries in London and sends them in to save the virtuous but imprisoned opposition leader.

Written by

Reginald Rose, Daniel Carney

Directed by

Andrew V. McLaglen

Cast

Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris

Crew

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Production Countries

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Richmond Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Trailers
The Wild Geese Trailer (1978)
The Wild Geese (1978) Original Trailer [HD]
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Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
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