One Day in September(1999)
“1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion viewers ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed.”
Overview
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Studio
Passion Pictures
Cast
Michael Douglas
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Ankie Spitzer
as Self
Jamal Al Gashey
as Self
Gerald Seymour
as Self
Axel Springer
as Self (archive footage)
Gad Zahari
as Self
Shmuel Lalkin
as Self
Manfred Schreiber
as Self
Walter Troger
as Self
Ulrich K. Wegener
as Self
Hans-Dietrich Genscher
as Self
Magdi Gahary
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
German
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Passion Pictures • Arthur Cohn Productions • BBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Day in September?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for One Day in September (1999).
What is One Day in September about?▼
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
Who directed One Day in September?▼
One Day in September was directed by Kevin Macdonald and released in 1999. It is a documentary, history film.
How long is One Day in September?▼
One Day in September has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in One Day in September?▼
The cast of One Day in September includes Michael Douglas as Self - Narrator (voice), Ankie Spitzer as Self, Jamal Al Gashey as Self, Gerald Seymour as Self, Axel Springer as Self (archive footage) and more.
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