Uriah43 Concerned about the foreign intervention in his native land of Morocco a war lord by the name of "Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli" (Sean Connery) gathers his warriors and kidnaps an American expatriate named "Eden Pedecaris" (Candice Bergen). By doing so his intention is to humble the foreigners along with the corrupt government which caters to them in order for the local Berbers to see that only he is concerned with their interests and that they should join him in revolt. What he doesn't count on is the aggressive nature of "President Theodore Roosevelt" (Brian Keith). Now rather than reveal any more of this movie and risk spoiling it I will just say that, although it is historically flawed, it is still entertaining to a certain degree. Personally, I though Sean Connery performed in an exceptional manner as did Candice Bergen to a lesser extent. I also enjoyed the performance of Steve Kanaly who played the American Marine Corps officer named "Captain Jerome". On the minus side, while I thought Brian Keith did reasonably well, I would have preferred a more serious depiction of President Roosevelt over the one presented. In any case, even though Hollywood has grossly distorted the history of this particular event, the movie itself is certainly entertaining enough and all things considered I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.

zardoz-13 Director John Milius' "The Wind and the Lion" qualifies as an excellent historical yarn about a true incident. Of course, certain liberties have been taken with the material, and Milius acknowledges the most important change. In real life, the person kidnapped was not a well-dressed woman, but a man. This gripping adventure wouldn't be half as much fun if a man were the hostage. Sean Connery proves that he was an actor when he took on this role because he looks nothing like James Bond. Brian Keith proved himself to be a formidable actor, too, in his portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt. The action scenes are orchestrated with flair by Milius, and Candice Bergen and Sean Connery have charisma. If you are a Sean Connery fan, "The Wind and the Lion" show him in top form. John Huston steals every scene that he is in as Roosevelt's adviser John Hay. Since Milius wrote and directed this movie, you can be certain that the firearms are correct, too.

gavin6942 At the beginning of the 20th century, an American woman (Candice Bergen) is abducted in Morocco by Berbers. The attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.Some have called this the ultimate guy's film, and coming from writer-director John Milius that may not be an unfair way to characterize it. Milius is, after all, the living embodiment of all things manly.Although not as well known as it should be, this is a pretty powerful film that is both historical (though not strictly) and exciting. Punches are not pulled, and Teddy Roosevelt is shown in a light rarely shown on film (he is probably best recalled from "Arsenic and Old Lace", which is hardly flattering).

Pegasuspizza Director John Milius' "The Wind and the Lion" is a show case for the directors love and interest of American history, Teddy Roosevelt, fire arms, stirred into an equal love and reverence for the films of David Lean ("Lawrence of Arabia), Sam Peckinpah ("The Wild Bunch"), Sergio Leone, and Akira Kurosawa ( "Seven Samuarai). An action romantic epic of the type that are rarely attempted by modern Hollywood, "The Wind and the Lion" excels on all cinematic levels. Great photography and editing, a memorable Jerry Goldsmith score, charismatic performances from Brian Keith ( Teddy Roosevelt) and Sean Connery. It should be noted, that in the age before digital special effects, this movie contains some of the most spectacular stunt man and horse scenes ever put on film, and that's saying a lot given the hundred years or so of that genre. Milius is noted for his obsessive veneration ( justifiably) of Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane". Like Welles, "The Wind and the Lion" is Milius peaking early in his career with an over looked masterpiece.