Stratford Johns, a notable actor, brings a distinctive presence to the cult cinema landscape with his performances in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) and Wild Geese II (1985). Known for his commanding voice and versatile roles, he embodies the spirit of the 1980s action and adventure genres. In The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, Johns contributes to the film's blend of humor and intrigue, while in Wild Geese II, he navigates the complexities of a mercenary's life, reinforcing his status within the realm of cult and exploitation cinema.
Wild Geese II
Africa, 1977 Veteran mercenary Allen Faulkner trains and then leads a group of 50 hired soldiers in an attempt to rescue deposed President Julius Limbani. After initially being successful the mission begins to fall apart, double-crossed and caught in the open, an enemy plane strafes Faulkner's men. With what few men remain Faulkner looks to escape the country in an old Dakota aeroplane. With only his best friend Rafer Janders is left to board the plane, Janders is shot in the leg and can't catch the taxiing plane. As the hordes of ferocious Simbas are virtually upon him, Janders calls for Faulkner to kill him, which he regretfully does.
