description The Wild Geese Overview
The Wild Geese is a 1978 British war film featuring a mercenary unit of British and international soldiers operating in Sub-Saharan Africa. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, the story adapts Daniel Carney’s novel, which was released concurrently with the film. Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris, and Hardy Krüger star in the production.
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info The Wild Geese Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 1978 |
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What is the mission in The Wild Geese?
Sir Edward Matherson hires Colonel Allen Faulkner, played by Richard Burton, to lead 50 mercenaries into the fictional African state of Zembala and rescue imprisoned former president Julius Limbani. The operation turns into a desperate retreat after the political deal behind the rescue changes. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Geese)
Which book is The Wild Geese based on?
Reginald Rose adapted Daniel Carney's then-unpublished novel The Thin White Line. Carney's book was published under the title The Wild Geese to coincide with the 1978 film. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Geese)
Who are the main mercenary officers in The Wild Geese?
Richard Burton plays Colonel Allen Faulkner, Roger Moore plays pilot Lieutenant Shawn Fynn, Richard Harris plays Captain Rafer Janders, and Hardy Kruger plays Lieutenant Pieter Coetzee. Andrew V. McLaglen directed the 1978 British war film. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_Geese)
What is Wild Geese II about, and does it continue the same characters?
Wild Geese II was released in 1985 and follows Alex Faulkner, played by Edward Fox, as mercenaries are hired to extract Rudolf Hess from Spandau Prison. Laurence Olivier plays Hess, and the sequel does not bring back the original mercenary team. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Geese_II)
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