Raid on Entebbe (1976)
Raid on Entebbe is a 1976 drama movie directed by Irvin Kershner, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Charles Bronson, Peter Finch and Yaphet Kotto.
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.
Quick answers
What is Raid on Entebbe 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 surprisingly successful operation.
When was Raid on Entebbe released?
Raid on Entebbe was released on 26 December 1976.
How long is Raid on Entebbe?
Raid on Entebbe runs 2h 25m.
Who made Raid on Entebbe?
Raid on Entebbe was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Cast
- Charles Bronson as Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron
- Peter Finch as Yitzhak Rabin
- Yaphet Kotto as President Idi Amin - Jr.
- Martin Balsam as Daniel Cooper
- Horst Buchholz as Wilfred Boese
- John Saxon as Maj. Gen. Benny Peled
- Jack Warden as Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
- Sylvia Sidney as Dora Bloch
- Robert Loggia as Yigal Allon
- James Woods as Capt. Sammy Berg
- Tige Andrews as Shimon Peres
- Eddie Constantine as Capt. Becaud