Raid on Entebbe (1977)

  • NR
  • 01/09/1977 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
  • 2h 25m

The boldest rescue in history

Overview

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.

Barry Beckerman

Writer

Irvin Kershner

Director

Cast

Charles Bronson's headshot

Charles Bronson

Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron
Peter Finch's headshot

Peter Finch

Yitzhak Rabin
Yaphet Kotto's headshot

Yaphet Kotto

President Idi Amin - Jr.
Martin Balsam's headshot

Martin Balsam

Daniel Cooper
Horst Buchholz's headshot

Horst Buchholz

Wilfred Boese
John Saxon's headshot

John Saxon

Maj. Gen. Benny Peled
Jack Warden's headshot

Jack Warden

Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
Sylvia Sidney's headshot

Sylvia Sidney

Dora Bloch

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