The Wild Geese

A gritty, old-school war adventure that balances camaraderie and explosive action with a somber, elegiac tone.

Directed by

Andrew V. McLaglen

Genres

Action, Adventure, Thriller

Starring

Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore

Overview

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, loyalty, survival, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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