Capt. Rafer Janders — The Wild Geese Character Profile

About Capt. Rafer Janders

A former British Army officer recruited for his combat skills, he is grappling with the aftermath of a recent divorce and a strong desire to reconnect with his young son. He fights alongside Faulkner during the African mission and the subsequent betrayal.

Capt. Rafer Janders — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Harris

Appears in

The Wild Geese (1978)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Capt. Rafer Janders — Power Commander — Col. Allen Faulkner (Richard Burton)

  Faulkner recruits Janders as his primary tactical subordinate.

• Capt. Rafer Janders — Alliance Teammate — Lt. Shawn Fynn (Roger Moore)

  Janders and Fynn operate as core tactical partners within the mercenary unit.

• Capt. Rafer Janders — Alliance Teammate — Lt. Pieter Coetze (Hardy Krüger)

  Coetze and Janders fight side-by-side during the bush retreat and final battle.

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