Raid on Entebbe

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.

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Release date

26 Dec 1976

Runtime

2 h 25 min

• TMDB 6.0

Genres

• Drama
• Thriller
• TV Movie
• History

Director

Irvin Kershner

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Countries

• US

Cast

Charles Bronsonas Brig. Gen. Dan ShomronPeter Finchas Yitzhak RabinYaphet Kottoas President Idi Amin - Jr.Martin Balsamas Daniel CooperHorst Buchholzas Wilfred BoeseJohn Saxonas Maj. Gen. Benny PeledJack Wardenas Lt. Gen. Mordechai GurSylvia Sidneyas Dora BlochRobert Loggiaas Yigal AllonJames Woodsas Capt. Sammy Berg

Writers

BBBarry Beckerman

Composer

David Shire

Cinematography

Wilmer Butler

Studios

EJEdgar J. Scherick Associates20th Century Fox TelevisionNBC

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