The Wild Geese
1978 R 2h 14m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Wild Geese |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 11, 1978 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | kidnapping, mercenary, africa, outlaw, diplomat, private army |
| Franchise | The Wild Geese Collection |
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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.
When was The Wild Geese released?
The Wild Geese was released on Nov 11, 1978 (status: Released).
Who directed The Wild Geese?
Andrew V. McLaglen directed The Wild Geese.
What is the TMDB rating of The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 295 votes.