Raid on Entebbe(1976)
The boldest rescue in history
Raid on Entebbe 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 plan was devised, and less than 100 commandos were flown across Africa to rescue the passengers in surprisingly successful operation.
Raid on Entebbe (1976) is a drama, thriller, tv movie and history film directed by Irvin Kershner, released on December 26, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto and Martin Balsam. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Irvin Kershner
- Writers:
- Barry Beckerman
- Producers:
- Daniel H. Blatt, Edgar J. Scherick
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
- Status:
- Released
Raid on Entebbe (1976) Trailer
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Raid on Entebbe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron
Peter Finch
as Yitzhak Rabin
Yaphet Kotto
as President Idi Amin - Jr.
Martin Balsam
as Daniel Cooper
Horst Buchholz
as Wilfred Boese
John Saxon
as Maj. Gen. Benny Peled
Jack Warden
as Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
Sylvia Sidney
as Dora Bloch
Robert Loggia
as Yigal Allon
James Woods
as Capt. Sammy Berg
Tige Andrews
as Shimon Peres
Eddie Constantine
as Capt. Becaud
Key crew
Directed by Irvin Kershner, written by Barry Beckerman, produced by Daniel H. Blatt and Edgar J. Scherick.
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Raid on Entebbe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 59 ratings.
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Raid on Entebbe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raid on Entebbe online?
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Raid on Entebbe (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?
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The main cast of Raid on Entebbe (1976) includes Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam and Horst Buchholz. The film was directed by Irvin Kershner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raid on Entebbe released?
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Raid on Entebbe was released on December 26, 1976 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Raid on Entebbe worth watching?
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Raid on Entebbe (1976) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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