Raid on Entebbe (1976)
The boldest rescue in history
TMDb|6.0
26/12/1976• 2h 25mDramaThrillerTV MovieHistory
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.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Director
Irvin Kershner
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
English, French, Hebrew
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
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