The Wild Geese (1978)

Action

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

Lt. Shawn Fynn
Capt. Rafer Janders
Thomas Balfour
Julius Limbani
Tosh Donaldson
Esposito
Emile Janders
Sonny Martinelli
Mr Martin
Lt. Pieter Coetze
1st Girl Dealer
Mrs Marjorie Young
Alexander
Skyjacker
Anonymous Man
Matherson's Butler
Mboya's Aide
Col. Allen Faulkner
Baronet Club Manager
Sonny's Girlfriend
Girl at party
Mercenary
Sir Edward Matherson
Sgt. Jesse Blake
RSM Sandy Young
Fr. Geoghagen
Arthur Witty
Sgt. Jock McTaggart

Crew

Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Unit Manager
Location Manager
Theme Song Performance
Main Title Designer
Second Unit Director
Assistant Director