1976
6.0 (54 votes)
2h 25m
Genres
Drama
Thriller
TV Movie
History
Production Companies
Edgar J. Scherick Associates
20th Century Fox Television
NBC
20th Century Fox Television
NBC
Raid on Entebbe
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Barry Beckerman
Director: Irvin Kershner
Director of Photography: Bill Butler
Producer: Edgar J. Scherick, Daniel H. Blatt
Top Cast
Videos
Raid on Entebbe 1976 Trailer
