The Wind and the Lion

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1. Michael Puttre

   31 January 2016 at 11:59 am

   166 of 174 people found the following review helpful

   
   Release This on DVD, Please, October 31, 2000

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   Michael Puttre (Boston, USA) –

   This review is from: The Wind and the Lion [VHS] (VHS Tape)

   My all time favorite movie and the best movie you’ve never seen is “The Wind and the Lion” (1975). Written and directed by John Milus (who later wrote “Apocalypse Now” and directed “Conan The Barbarian”), it stars Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, and John Houston. Connery is a Berber chief, Risuli the Magnificent, who kidnaps American Candice Bergen in Morocco in 1906 (or so). Connery wants to force the European powers out of Morocco, which at that time is occupied by the British, French, and Germans, each with different interests. Brain Keith is President Teddy Roosevelt (and he really is) who sends the Marines to Morocco “to get respect.” In the end, the Americans and Connery’s Berbers make common cause against the Germans.
   For me, Brian Keith as Teddy is worth the price of admission all by himself. This movie is well-written, funny, has great line after great line, super characters, and some rousing battle scenes. Plus, the kids can watch it. You really can’t go wrong with “The Wind and the Lion.” I only wish they’d release it on DVD…

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2. Barbara J. Selletti

   31 January 2016 at 12:40 pm

   93 of 99 people found the following review helpful

   
   Romance is alive and it’s name is Connery!, December 8, 1999

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   Barbara J. Selletti (Aston, Pa) –

   This review is from: The Wind and the Lion [VHS] (VHS Tape)

   The Wind and the Lion is a fabulous, old-fashion adventure film with something for everybody: dashing leading man (Sean Connery), plucky, pretty (let’s not forget smart) leading lady (Candice Bergen), a terrific supporting cast (which includes Brian Keith (as Teddy Roosevelt) and John Huston (yes, the director), gorgeous scenery and action aplenty! I remember seeing this on a date with an ex-marine (he loved the Marines and fight scenes, funny thing) in 1975, when it was first released in theaters and seeing this video brought back all the excitement I felt for it this movie. Connery is so sexy…you can’t help but be swept away! Bergen is the perfect foil for Connery; able to hold her own on the screen with him. Their comedic reparte’ is so endearing. I still can recite some of the lines by heart! The cinematography is epic, the sound track, monumental (I bought the CD! ) The director obviously had a field day with this (you’d never guess he was a ex-marine! ) If you’re looking for a historically accurate movie…pass this by, but if you’re looking for a little old-fashion adventure, give this one a try. There is violent content, but no inappropriate language or nudity (the closest to nudity you’ll find in this is when Sean has his shirt off.) Go on…give yourself over to a little adventure! Grab your popcorn, your significate other and ride back in time with the Raisuli. Mrs. Pedicaris, I’m glad you’re a lot of trouble!

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3. Anonymous

   31 January 2016 at 1:00 pm

   69 of 73 people found the following review helpful

   
   Rousing Adventure with a Touch of Romance, February 21, 2002

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   This review is from: The Wind and the Lion [VHS] (VHS Tape)

   Well, I wait patiently for this movie to be released on DVD. In the meantime, I keep the VCR so I can watch this movie for the umpteenth time. In many ways, this screen adaption of actual events seems more appropriate to be viewed in these times. The movie is a VERY loose depiction of actual events: the kidnapping of an American businessman in Morocco. Look beyond that and you will find a story that reflects admirably on the antagonists. Candice Bergen plays the (subtle) potential love interest of the Raizuli, and well, Sean Connery, is Sean Connery, in the best tradition of a Scostman playing an Arab. Anyway, Brian Keith’s portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt makes you wish he were still alive so you could vote for him in the next election. This is one of my all time favorites and it makes you feel good to be an American (not wanting to be jingoistic or anything). The movie does depict an era when international politics was not so seemingly complicated as they are now. The portayal of Arab Muslims is fair: good and bad traits, as in all people on this planet. The depiction of the Marines coming ashore, is well, one of the best (unintentional) recruiting tools for the USMC. I understand these scenes use (still?) to be shown at USMC Officer Candidate School. This is a truly enjoyable film.

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