Raid on Entebbe

The boldest rescue in history

19762h 25m6.0(59 votes)

DramaThrillerTV MovieHistory

Synopsis

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…

Raid on Entebbe (1976) is a drama, thriller, tv movie, and history film directed by Irvin Kershner. It stars Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, and Yaphet Kotto. The film runs for 2 hours 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 59 votes.

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Director

Irvin Kershner

Cast

Charles Bronson

Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron

Peter Finch

Yitzhak Rabin

Yaphet Kotto

President Idi Amin - Jr.

Martin Balsam

Daniel Cooper

Horst Buchholz

Wilfred Boese

John Saxon

Maj. Gen. Benny Peled

Jack Warden

Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur

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Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe stars Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, and Martin Balsam, and was directed by Irvin Kershner.

How long is Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes.

When did Raid on Entebbe come out?

Raid on Entebbe was released in 1976.

What genre is Raid on Entebbe?

Raid on Entebbe is a drama, thriller, tv movie, and history film.

Is Raid on Entebbe worth watching?

Raid on Entebbe holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.