Raid on Entebbe 1976

The boldest rescue in history

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Based on a true Military operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the PFLP. The plane has about 100 Jewish passengers. The plane is grounded in Uganda. Israelis would not negotiate. The movie then shows how less than 500 soldiers actually flew so far and rescued the passengers in one of the most successful Military operations in history. The only casualty for Israeli soldiers was Lt. Col. Jonathan "Yoni" Netanyahu..

Release Date 1976-12-26
Runtime 2h 25m
Directors Irvin Kershner, Bill Butler
Producers Daniel H. Blatt, Edgar J. Scherick, Robin S. Clark
Writer Barry Beckerman