The Wild Geese

(1978)Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen134 min · RAction

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.

Richard Burtonas Col. Allen Faulkner
Richard Harrisas Capt. Rafer Janders
Roger Mooreas Lt. Shawn Fynn
Hardy Krügeras Lt. Pieter Coetze
Stewart Grangeras Sir Edward Matherson
John Kanias Sgt. Jesse Blake
Jack Watsonas RSM Sandy Young
Frank Finlayas Fr. Geoghagen
Kenneth Griffithas Arthur Witty
Ronald Fraseras Sgt. Jock McTaggart
Barry Fosteras Thomas Balfour
Winston Ntshonaas Julius Limbani
Ian Yuleas Tosh Donaldson
Glyn Bakeras Esposito
Paul Spurrieras Emile Janders
Rosalind Lloydas Heather
David Laddas Sonny Martinelli
Jeff Coreyas Mr Martin
Patrick Allenas Rushton
Brook Williamsas Samuels
Valerie Leonas 1st Girl Dealer
Jane Hyltonas Mrs Marjorie Young