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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Raid on Entebbe
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 26, 1976
Runtime
2h 25m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
User Score
60%
Original Title
Raid on Entebbe
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
Director
Irvin Kershner
Description
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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