"The Wild Geese" (1978), underrated mercenary action film

Capt Christian D. Orr — Sun, 10 May 2015 02:54:28 -0400

As some of you may know, I'm a damn dirty mercenary, er, pirate, er, privateer, er, contractor, heh heh. Granted none of the overseas contracts I've worked have been as exciting as this movie, and in all likelihood, none of them ever will be. Nonetheless, this film reminds me why I love my chosen profession, and it never gets old.

So, any other "Wild Geese" fans here?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT1sG9Nmz3w

the wild geese

training

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 10 at 2015 2:56 AM

SPC Charles Brown — Sun, 10 May 2015 02:56:24 -0400

The movie was good, but the book was even better. Great watch and read. To those who haven't seen the movie watch it, to those who have but haven't read the book, read it.

Response by Capt Christian D. Orr made May 10 at 2015 3:07 AM

Capt Christian D. Orr — Sun, 10 May 2015 03:07:02 -0400

Didya know that Jack Watson (R.I.P.), the actor portraying RSM Sandy Young, had been a real-life PT Instructor in the Royal Navy in WWII? Obviously, he knew WTF he was doing. Y'all might also recognize him as the tall, mustachioed Canadian Cpl. Peacock in "The Devil's Brigade."

Response by SGT James Hunsinger made May 11 at 2015 8:49 AM

SGT James Hunsinger — Mon, 11 May 2015 08:49:46 -0400

I have always loved this movie since the first time I ever saw it in the late 80s as a teenager. I'm going to go watch it again now!