Raid on Entebbe (1976)
The boldest rescue in history
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.
Director: Irvin Kershner
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
Runtime: 145 min
Release Date: December 26, 1976
Cast
- Charles Bronson - Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron
- Peter Finch - Yitzhak Rabin
- Yaphet Kotto - President Idi Amin - Jr.
- Martin Balsam - Daniel Cooper
- Horst Buchholz - Wilfred Boese
- John Saxon - Maj. Gen. Benny Peled
- Jack Warden - Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
- Sylvia Sidney - Dora Bloch
- Robert Loggia - Yigal Allon
- James Woods - Capt. Sammy Berg
Screenplay
Music: David Shire
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editing: Bud S. Isaacs, Nick Archer
Production: Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, עִבְרִית
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
israel, war on terror, uganda, based on true story, terrorism, hostage situation, air raid, military, operation entebbe, special ops, idi amin, rescue operation, operation thunderbolt
Trailer
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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.
- Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?
- Raid on Entebbe stars Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam, Horst Buchholz, John Saxon.
- How long is Raid on Entebbe?
- Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Raid on Entebbe?
- Raid on Entebbe is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Raid on Entebbe produced?
- Raid on Entebbe was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Raid on Entebbe?
- The themes of Raid on Entebbe include: Inspiring True Stories.