The Wind and the Lion (1975)

6.8PG119 minDirector: John Milius

1975 film written and directed by John Milius

The Wind and the Lion is a 1975 American epic historical adventure film written and directed by John Milius, and starring Sean Connery, Candice Bergen, Brian Keith, and John Huston. The film is loosely based on the real-life Perdicaris affair of 1904. Connery plays Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli, a Moroccan Berber rebel and anti-imperialist leader, and Bergen plays his American hostage Eden Pedecaris, a fictional character inspired by Ion Hanford Perdicaris.

Milius' second feature film as a director, it was produced by Herb Jaffe for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and distributed in the U.S. by United Artists and internationally by Columbia Pictures. It received generally positive reviews from critics, and was a moderate commercial success. Jerry Goldsmith’s film score received Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Grammy Award nominations. Milius was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his screenplay.

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FAQ

What is The Wind and the Lion about?
The Wind and the Lion (1975) — At the beginning of the 20th century an American woman is abducted in Morocco by Berbers. The attempts to free her range from diplomatic pressure to military intervention.
Is The Wind and the Lion based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Wind and the Lion scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.