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Mercenaries, opium warlords, and a sweaty Southeast Asian jungle—survival is the only rule.

CODE NAME: WILD GEESE

1984 · 1h 41m · R · Action · IMDB TMDB

Commander Robin Wesley, leader of a group of mercenaries, go to the Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia to overthrow the dictator, who is a major manufacturer and dealer of the world's opium.

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What is Code Name: Wild Geese about?

Code Name: Wild Geese is a 1984 Italy-Germany action film directed by Antonio Margheriti about Commander Robin Wesley leading mercenaries into Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle to overthrow a dictator who controls the opium trade.

Synopsis

Code Name: Wild Geese is set in Southeast Asia, where opium and military dictators rule the Golden Triangle region. Commander Robin Wesley leads a group of mercenary soldiers into the zone in an attempt to throw over the ruling dictator in an attempt to upset his trade of the popular drug. Neither the commander, nor the mercenaries are entirely prepared for the jungle conditions they are placed in, and are left to handle new situations and escapes as they arise.
Details & Specs
Director
Antonio Margheriti
Writers
Michael Lester, Tito Carpi, Gianfranco Couyoumdjian
Release
1984
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
Italy, Germany
Language
French, English, Italian
Genres
Action
Also Known As
Comando Patos Salvajes, Poklic: komandos, Geheimcode Wildgänse (original title)

Why Cult

Mercenary Superteam

Lewis Collins leads a squad of toughs featuring Klaus Kinski, Lee Van Cleef, and Ernest Borgnine—each with their own brand of firepower.

Golden Triangle Chaos

The action is set in Southeast Asia’s infamous Golden Triangle, where opium, military dictators, and jungle hazards keep the odds stacked.

Italo-Action Direction

Antonio Margheriti brings his signature flair for explosive action and sweaty, jungle-bound suspense.

All-Star International Cast

The film mixes Italian, German, and Hollywood cult stars for a wild Euro-action cocktail.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Code Name: Wild Geese about? +

Code Name: Wild Geese follows Commander Robin Wesley and his team of mercenaries as they attempt to overthrow a drug-dealing dictator in Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle.

When was Code Name: Wild Geese released? +

Code Name: Wild Geese was released in 1984.

Who directed Code Name: Wild Geese? +

Antonio Margheriti directed Code Name: Wild Geese.

How long is Code Name: Wild Geese? +

The runtime of Code Name: Wild Geese is 101 minutes.

What genre is Code Name: Wild Geese? +

Code Name: Wild Geese is an action film.

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