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Raid on Entebbe

The boldest rescue in history

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.

19762h 25mNRDrama, Thriller, TV Movie, History

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About Raid on Entebbe

Directors
Irvin Kershner
Cast
Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam, Horst Buchholz, John Saxon
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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