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Raid on Entebbe (1976)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Irvin Kershner
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    Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron Charles Bronson
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    Yitzhak Rabin Peter Finch
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    President Idi Amin - Jr. Yaphet Kotto
  • Profile picture of Martin Balsam
    Daniel Cooper Martin Balsam
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    Wilfred Boese Horst Buchholz
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    Maj. Gen. Benny Peled John Saxon
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    Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur Jack Warden
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    Dora Bloch Sylvia Sidney

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Keywords

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  • war on terror
  • uganda
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  • terrorism
  • hostage situation
  • air raid
  • military
  • operation entebbe
  • special ops
  • idi amin
  • rescue operation
  • operation thunderbolt