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Wild Geese II

Wild Geese II

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1985

R

Director

Peter R. Hunt

Runtime

125 minutes

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Wild Geese II is a typical 1980s action-thriller that prioritizes genre clichés over social critique. The narrative structure reinforces traditional hierarchies, emphasizing Western male control within a post-colonial context. The film serves as standard escapist entertainment, focusing on survival and combat. It adheres to the era's cinematic standards by maintaining established social and political formulas without significant disruption. While the setting introduces a diverse cast of Black African actors in supporting roles, the power dynamics remain centered around a Western perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wild Geese II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender, which is typical of 1980s action cinema.

How does Wild Geese II portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses almost exclusively on male characters within a mercenary group. Female characters play minor roles that do not challenge traditional male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wild Geese II?

Fair

The film features a diverse cast of Black African actors in supporting roles within a post-colonial setting. However, the central protagonists are primarily white mercenaries.

How does Wild Geese II represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on the mercenary business in a volatile political environment. It portrays private violence as a professional necessity without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Wild Geese II include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative emphasizes the physical strength and combat readiness of the ensemble.

Present on Screen

  • The film includes a diverse cast of Black African actors in supporting roles.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and characters with disabilities.
  • Narrative focus is heavily skewed toward a male-dominated mercenary group.
  • Central protagonists are predominantly white, maintaining a Western-centric power dynamic.

Official Synopsis

A group of mercenaries is hired to spring Rudolf Hess from Spandau Prison in Berlin.

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