The Wild Geese
Originally released in 1978. The Wild Geese is a action film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Richard Burton, Richard Harris, and Roger Moore
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (274 votes)
Budget
$11.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.9M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Col. Allen Faulkner
Richard Harris
as Capt. Rafer Janders
Roger Moore
as Lt. Shawn Fynn
Hardy Krüger
as Lt. Pieter Coetze
Stewart Granger
as Sir Edward Matherson
John Kani
as Sgt. Jesse Blake
Jack Watson
as RSM Sandy Young
Frank Finlay
as Fr. Geoghagen
Kenneth Griffith
as Arthur Witty
Ronald Fraser
as Sgt. Jock McTaggart
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,600,000
- Revenue
- $9,900,000
Production Companies
- Richmond Productions
- Varius Entertainment Trading A.G.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 imprisone...
Who directed The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was The Wild Geese released?
The Wild Geese was released on June 28, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wild Geese?
The main cast of The Wild Geese includes Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore, Hardy Krüger, Stewart Granger.
Is The Wild Geese worth watching?
The Wild Geese has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 274 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.