The Wild Geese 1978 and Papillon 1973
Send us Fan Mail This week we take a look at two classic films to judge if the stand the test of time. The Wild Geese 1978 is based on a novel of the same name by Daniel Carney. It's a British war movie and reflects the tone of the times. Starring Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris and a host of other familiar actors it follows a group of mercenaries as they attempt to free a political prisoner. Papillon 1973 stars Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman and is based on the memoirs of the same name by Henri Charriere. It follows the experiences of Papillon as he attempts to escape the brutal condition of the French Guiana prison he's been wrongfully sent to. Do these films hold up? Listen on to find out. To get in touch email us at backtothefilm20@gmail.com