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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.
A group of mercenaries, led by Colonel Allen Faulkner, is hired to execute a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped politician in Africa. The operation is fraught with peril, and the mercenaries soon find themselves betrayed and fighting for their own survival against overwhelming odds. As they navigate treacherous terrain and political intrigue, their loyalty and courage are put to the ultimate test.
The Wild Geese was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1978. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with praise often directed at its star-studded cast and action sequences, but criticism leveled at its predictable plot and at times questionable political undertones.
Praised for its ensemble cast and thrilling action sequences.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and occasional political insensitivity.
Appreciated by audiences for its straightforward adventure and mercenary theme.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its action-packed adventure and the performances of its leading men. Some viewers found the plot somewhat predictable, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting its entertainment value as a classic mercenary film.
The film famously featured an all-star cast of established actors, including Richard Burton, Roger Moore, and Richard Harris, who took significant pay cuts to be a part of the project, reportedly due to their admiration for the script or the opportunity to work together.
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Stewart Granger hires Richard Burton's "Col. Faulkner" to put together a crack team, money no object, to fly to southern Africa and rescue the deposed president "Limbani" (Winston Ntshona). Meantime, his erstwhile colleague, poor old Roger ...
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