Raid on Entebbe(1976)
“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
Studio
Edgar J. Scherick Associates
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates • 20th Century Fox Television • NBC
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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.
Who directed Raid on Entebbe?▼
Raid on Entebbe was directed by Irvin Kershner and released in 1976. It is a drama, thriller, tv movie, history film.
How long is Raid on Entebbe?▼
Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?▼
The cast of Raid on Entebbe includes 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 and more.
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