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Movie Info

Release Date: June 28, 1978
Runtime: 134 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (12)
Genres:
Action
Budget: $11,600,000
Revenue: $9,900,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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75%
Tomatometer
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6.8/10
TMDB
277 votes
6.8/10
IMDb
15,173 votes
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The Wild Geese

1978

"Loyalty binds them; danger awaits them all."

Also known as: 🇩🇪 DE: Die Wildgaense kommen? 🇵🇹 PT: Os Selvagens Cães de Guerra? 🇮🇹 IT: I quattro dell'oca selvaggia? 🇯🇵 JA: ワイルド・ギース? 🇭🇺 HU: A vadlibák? All international titles (12) →
Action 134 min 6.8/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $11,600,000
Revenue: $9,900,000
Profit -$-1,700,000
ROI -14.7% (0.9x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Wild Geese

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  • The Wild Geese was filmed in various locations across South Africa, which provided the filmmakers with authentic landscapes that closely resembled the fictional African setting of the plot.

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  • Richard Burton's portrayal of the character Colonel Faulkner was influenced by his own experiences in the military, adding a layer of authenticity to his performance.

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  • The film features a score by composer Roy Budd, whose work on The Wild Geese is often noted for its memorable themes that enhance the film's action sequences.

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  • In a scene where the mercenaries are preparing for their mission, a newspaper headline in the background references a real-life political event, adding a layer of realism to the film's context.

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  • Director Andrew V. McLaglen was known for his work on Westerns and action films, which influenced the pacing and visual style of The Wild Geese, making it distinct within the action genre during the late 1970s.

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