The Wind and the Lion
PG · 1975 ‧ Adventure/Action ‧ 1h 59m
John Milius fictionalizes the historical story of President Roosevelt's attempts to deal with the kidnapping of an American citizen by a Moroccan Sheikh. Leaving cynicism way behind, Milius veers away from conspiracy theories and turns instead to...
Initial release: May 22, 1975
Director: John Milius
Music composed by: Jerry Goldsmith
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures, and United Artists
Box office: $9.2 million (rentals)