Raid on Entebbe
📖 Synopsis
Based on a true operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The airplane landed in Uganda. The terrorists released some passengers, keeping 94 Jews and 12 air crew hostage. The Israeli government would not negotiate. A rescue plan was devised, and less than 100 commandos were flown across Africa to rescue the passengers in surprisingly successful operation.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The boldest rescue in history”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Charles BronsonBrig. Gen. Dan Shomron
Peter FinchYitzhak Rabin
Yaphet KottoPresident Idi Amin - Jr.
Martin BalsamDaniel Cooper
Horst BuchholzWilfred Boese
John SaxonMaj. Gen. Benny Peled
Jack WardenLt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
Sylvia SidneyDora Bloch
Robert LoggiaYigal Allon
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raid on Entebbe about?
- Based on a true operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The airplane landed in Uganda. The terrorists released some passengers, keeping 94 Jews and 12 air crew hostage. The Israeli government would not negotiate. A rescue plan was devised, and less than 100 commandos were flown across Africa to rescue the passengers in surprisingly successful operation.
- Who directed Raid on Entebbe?
- Raid on Entebbe was directed by Irvin Kershner.
- When was Raid on Entebbe released?
- Raid on Entebbe was released on December 26, 1976.
- How long is Raid on Entebbe?
- Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 2h 25m.
- Where can I track Raid on Entebbe?
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