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Raid on Entebbe (1977)

Movie"The boldest rescue in history"
Audience Score
60
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NR 2 hr 25 minJan 9th, 1977Thriller, TV Movie, Drama, 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.
StarringCharles BronsonPeter FinchYaphet Kotto
DirectorIrvin Kershner
WriterBarry Beckerman

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 9th, 1977
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 3rd, 2007 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
Movie Tags:
based on true storyterrorismmilitaryisraelhostage situationwar on terrorugandaair raidrescue operationspecial ops