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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Thriller,

TV Movie,

History

Duration:

145 minutes

Year:

1976

Director:

Irvin Kershner

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Company:

Edgar J. Scherick Associates,

20th Century Fox Television,

NBC

Cast:

Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron

Yitzhak Rabin

President Idi Amin - Jr.

Daniel Cooper

Wilfred Boese

Crew:

Writer

Director

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Hairstylist