Soldiers of fortune… modern musketeers
Film Synopsis
The Wild Geese (1978) follows a team of elite mercenaries hired by a wealthy industrialist to rescue a deposed African leader from captivity deep within hostile territory. As the seasoned soldiers navigate political betrayal, jungle ambushes, and shifting allegiances, the mission’s cost in blood and conscience mounts with every step toward extraction. This war-action thriller blends tight tactical combat and rugged moral tension in a hard-edged tale of soldiering and high-stakes rescue.
The Wild Geese 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
See which disc extras are included across selected editions.
| Disc Extras | Severin BD-ALL 4K/UK 2025 | Severin BD-ALL/US 2012 | Arrow BD-B/UK/OOP 2012 | Tango DVD-1/US/OOP 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Commentary by Actor Roger Moore, Producer Euan Lloyd, and Second Unit Director/Editor John Glen, Moderated by Jonathan Sothcott | ||||
| Audio Commentary by John Grover and Calum Waddell | ||||
| Audio Commentary by Mike Leeder and Arne Venema | ||||
| Last of the Gentlemen Producers: The Life and Works of Euan Lloyd | ||||
| Stars’ War: The Flight of “The Wild Geese” | ||||
| “The Wild Geese” Director - Interview with Director Andrew V. McLaglen | ||||
| Flight of Fancy - Interview with Sound Editor Colin Miller | ||||
| Jesse, Take Point! - Interview with Actor John Kani | ||||
| The Mercenary - Interview with Military Advisor Mike Hoare | ||||
| Wild Child - Interview with Actor Paul Spurrier | ||||
| Wild Goose Chase - Interview with Second Unit Director/Editor John Glen | ||||
| Radio Interviews | ||||
| “The Wild Geese” Royal Charity Premiere | ||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||||
| Bonus Film: Code Name: Wild Geese |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Severin’s “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” 4K UHD includes a 316-page booklet with writing by Tony Earnshaw (“Fifty Men In The Valley Of The Shadow”), six art cards, and a soundtrack CD. Also available as standard 4K/Blu-ray and Blu-ray editions without booklet, cards and CD.
- Arrow’s “Special Edition” Blu-ray includes a 24-page booklet with writing by Ali Catterall and James Blackford. Reissued without booklet and bonus film (2014/06/30).
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