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Raid on Entebbe (1976)

1976-12-26 · 2h 25m · EN
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The boldest rescue in history

Based on a true Military operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the PFLP. The plane has about 100 Jewish passengers. The plane is grounded in Uganda. Israelis would not negotiate. The movie then shows how less than 500 soldiers actually flew so far and rescued the passengers in one of the most successful Military operations in history. The only casualty for Israeli soldiers was Lt. Col. Jonathan "Yoni" Netanyahu..

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Irvin KershnerDirectorBarry BeckermanWriter

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Charles BronsonCharles BronsonBrig. Gen. Dan ShomronPeter FinchPeter FinchYitzhak RabinYaphet KottoYaphet KottoPresident Idi Amin - Jr.Martin BalsamMartin BalsamDaniel CooperHorst BuchholzHorst BuchholzWilfred BoeseJohn SaxonJohn SaxonMaj. Gen. Benny PeledJack WardenJack WardenLt. Gen. Mordechai GurSylvia SidneySylvia SidneyDora BlochRobert LoggiaRobert LoggiaYigal AllonJames WoodsJames WoodsCapt. Sammy BergTige AndrewsTige AndrewsShimon PeresEddie ConstantineEddie ConstantineCapt. Becaud

Keywords

Based on a true storyHostage situationMilitaryTerroristRescue operationWar on terrorIsraelUgandaOperation entebbeAir raidSpecial opsBased on true storyOperation thunderbolt

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Hostage Situation · MilitaryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar On TerrorDirector preference58631

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Frequently asked questions about Raid on Entebbe

What is Raid on Entebbe about?

Based on a true Military operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the PFLP. The plane has about 100 Jewish passengers. The plane is grounded in Uganda. Israelis would not negotiate. The movie then shows how less than 500 soldiers actually flew so far and rescued the passengers in one of the most successful Military operations in history. The only casualty for Israeli soldiers was Lt. Col. Jonathan "Yoni" Netanyahu..

How long is Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 145 minutes.