One Day in September(1999)
1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion viewers ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed.
One Day in September Synopsis
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
One Day in September (1999) is a documentary and history film directed by Kevin Macdonald, released on October 22, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey and Gerald Seymour. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Macdonald
- Producers:
- Arthur Cohn, John Battsek
- Cinematographer:
- Neve Cunningham
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Passion Pictures, Arthur Cohn Productions, BBC, Dan Valley Film, British Screen Productions, The European Co-Production Fund Limited
- Status:
- Released
One Day in September (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for One Day in September before you stream it.
One Day in September Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Douglas
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Ankie Spitzer
Ankie Spitzer
as Self
- Jamal Al Gashey
Jamal Al Gashey
as Self
- Gerald Seymour
Gerald Seymour
as Self
- Axel Springer
Axel Springer
as Self (archive footage)
- Gad Zahari
Gad Zahari
as Self
- Shmuel Lalkin
Shmuel Lalkin
as Self
- Manfred Schreiber
Manfred Schreiber
as Self
- Walter Troger
Walter Troger
as Self
Ulrich K. Wegener
as Self
Hans-Dietrich Genscher
as Self
- Magdi Gahary
Magdi Gahary
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, produced by Arthur Cohn and John Battsek.
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One Day in September Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 81 ratings.
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One Day in September – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Day in September online?
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One Day in September (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in One Day in September?
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The main cast of One Day in September (1999) includes Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour and Axel Springer. The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Day in September released?
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One Day in September was released on October 22, 1999 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is One Day in September worth watching?
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One Day in September (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for One Day in September?
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