Movie

The Wild Geese

★ 6.8(284)19782h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Release date: 1978-06-28
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: English
Box office: $9,900,000
Budget: $11,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Richmond Productions
Part of: The Wild Geese Collection

The Wild Geese — trailer

About The Wild Geese

The Wild Geese is a 1978 movie in the Action genre, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring Richard Burton, Richard Harris and Roger Moore. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 284 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wild Geese in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Richard Burton

Col. Allen Faulkner

Richard Harris

Capt. Rafer Janders

Roger Moore

Lt. Shawn Fynn

Hardy Krüger

Lt. Pieter Coetze

Stewart Granger

Sir Edward Matherson

John Kani

Sgt. Jesse Blake

Jack Watson

RSM Sandy Young

Frank Finlay

Fr. Geoghagen

Kenneth Griffith

Arthur Witty

Ronald Fraser

Sgt. Jock McTaggart

Barry Foster

Thomas Balfour

Winston Ntshona

Julius Limbani

Themes & keywords

diplomatkidnappingafricamercenaryprivate armyoutlaw

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wild Geese in New Zealand?+

The Wild Geese is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wild Geese on Netflix?+

The Wild Geese is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Wild Geese?+

The Wild Geese has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in The Wild Geese?+

The Wild Geese stars Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore, Hardy Krüger and Stewart Granger.

When did The Wild Geese come out?+

The Wild Geese is a 1978 movie directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

What genre is The Wild Geese?+

The Wild Geese is Action film.

Who directed The Wild Geese?+

The Wild Geese was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.