Movie

Raid on Entebbe (1976)

• December 26, 1976
• 2h 25m

• Drama
• Thriller
• TV Movie
• History

“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.

Director

Irvin Kershner

Writers

Barry Beckerman

Starring

Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto