The original working title was (depending on the source) was 'Code Name: Commando' or 'Commando Force'. After shooting, the Italian and German producers of this film decided to appropriate the name 'Codename: Wild Geese' to cash in on the popularity of two unrelated action films 'The Wild Geese' (1978) and The Soldier (1982) (also known as 'Codename: The Soldier' in some countries). Unfortunately' actor Lewis Collins, who had appeared in 'The Wild Geese' producer Euan Lloyd's previous film 'Who Dares Wins' (1982) found himself on the receiving end of Lloyd's anger as Lloyd was intending to cast Collins in his next project 'Wild Geese II' (1985). Collins was instantly dropped from the project as Lloyd didn't want the public to think Codename: WIld Geese was connected in any way with his film.
Starring in this film cost actor Lewis Collins the chance to have a starring role in Wild Geese II (1984). That films producer Euan Lloyd was contemplating casting Lewis Collins in his to be theatrically released film but when he the title of this cheap Italian made film he was furious and didn't want audiences to think the two films were in any way connected.
Not theatrically released in the UK although the film did moderately well on video rental due to the prominence of well known British television star Lewis Collins in the cast.