The Wild Geese

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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action

Director

Andrew V. McLaglen

Original Language

EN

What is The Wild Geese about?

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.

Who directed The Wild Geese?

The Wild Geese was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

When was The Wild Geese released?

The Wild Geese was released on June 28, 1978.

How long is The Wild Geese?

The Wild Geese has a runtime of 2h 14m.

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