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Raid on Entebbe

122h 25m1976Irvin Kershner
IMDb: 6.7/10
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"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.

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IsraelWar On TerrorUgandaBased On True StoryTerrorismHostage SituationAir RaidMilitaryOperation EntebbeSpecial Ops

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What is Raid on Entebbe (1976) 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…

Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe stars Charles Bronson (Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron), Peter Finch (Yitzhak Rabin), Yaphet Kotto (President Idi Amin - Jr.), Martin Balsam (Daniel Cooper), Horst Buchholz (Wilfred Boese). The film was directed by Irvin Kershner.

How long is Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated 12.

Is Raid on Entebbe worth watching?

Raid on Entebbe holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama, Thriller, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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