1978 · R · 2h 14m · Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, War
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.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers: Reginald Rose, Daniel Carney
Music by: Roy Budd
Cinematography: Jack Hildyard
Editor: John Glen
Box office: $10M · Budget: $12M · Rated 6.8/10 by 295 viewers
Part of the The Wild Geese franchise.