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Mixing action, humor, sentiment, and even a few righteous moral convictions, The Wild Geese is good, rousing fun. Released theatrically in 1978 (oddly, this 2005 DVD release is referred to as the "30th Anniversary Edition"), director Andrew V. McLaglen’s film depicts the adventures of a group of British mercenaries hired by a shady multinational corporation to free the benevolent leader of an African nation held captive by a ruthless dictator. Led by the caustic, no-nonsense Col. Allen Faulkner (Richard Burton), these soldiers of fortune are all stout fellows out to earn a big payday and restore a good man to his rightful place of power (the underlying message of universal racial brotherhood is effective, if somewhat simplistic), and they do their job swiftly and efficiently... at least until they're double-crossed by their venal, perfidious employers, at which point the film becomes a tale of survival and revenge. The cast, which also includes Richard Harris, Roger Moore, and a host of other fine veteran actors, is first-rate, the story-telling efficient, the dialogue entertaining (with occasional bursts of profanity), and the action reasonably exciting and not overly graphic. And even if the pace is somewhat leisurely by new millennium standards (we're nearly an hour into it before the actual mission starts), The Wild Geese is a very enjoyable ride. Bonus features include a profile of producer Euan Lloyd and commentary by Lloyd, Moore, and journalist Jonathan Sothcott. --Sam Graham
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By TK
Format:DVD
This film defies the misguided image of mercenaries as simply 'Killers for Profit' and portrays them as what they really are: Private warriors who would often fight for a cause other than financial gains. The fact that the film was shot on location in Africa added realism to the story where many actual merc operations took place under somewhat similar circumstances during the Cold War era. Great movie casts, accurate weaponry and superb story line make this film a truly classic and collectable for post war history & military enthusiasts alike.
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By Fredwin Carr
Format:DVD
I was dissapointed by the lack of a enhanced widescreen version and lack of a5.1 surround sound track ,the extra features are a welcome addition of a movie that I fondly remember
By kevin y
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
the new action movies cant compare to this, todays new actors should watch this movie and learn how to do it.
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The Wild Geese 30th Anniversary Edition DVD
I have been waiting for this movie to be released on dvd since I first got my first dvd player.I saw it in the theater in 1978 and have a copy of the movie on laser disc. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2005 by Fredwin Carr
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A Buried Treasure Is Unearthed
Congratualtions to Tango Entertainment for their superb job on the "30th" Anniversary edition of this exciting film released in 1978. Sporting an excellent 1. Read more
Published on Oct 2 2005 by Meredith Usher
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"THE WILD GEESE" Soar
Like everyone else who has discussed this extraordinary film, I implore the powers that be to please release it on dvd as soon as possible.
Published on Oct 29 2003
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