Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.7 / 5.0

Romance is alive and it's name is Connery!:

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... more info

Rousing desert swashbuckler with a touch of romance!:

Sean Connery was searching for a way to establish himself away from James Bond, and this movie went a long way to do so. You can see why the character attracted Connery, a strong powerful male, a bit of a hold over in a changing world. It's based on a true story (though the kidnapee was an overweight man in the real world), but in Hollywood it is Candice Berger (at her most beautiful) and her son and daughter, who are taken by Connery. He is a rebel with a cause, fighting his brother who is being corrupted... more info

The DVD ruined the best scene:

First the good stuff. This is a pretty enjoyable movie. Connery's casting as the barbary pirate / lord of the Riff starts out as rather unbelievable, but it grows on you. Brian Keith is perfect as Theodore Roosevelt. Keith and the script do a great job of showcasing this man's beliefs, pretenses, and genuine nobility. My only complaint about the performances; It would've been nice if Candice Bergin had picked one accent and gone with it. The romance is a little forced, but hey, it's a movie.

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