Victory at Entebbe
“They considered every possibility - and then did the impossible !”
Synopsis
The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in Uganda.
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Victory At Entebbe (1976) Promo Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-09
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Helmut Berger
Wilfried Böse
Theodore Bikel
Yakov Shlomo
Linda Blair
Chana Vilnofsky
Kirk Douglas
Herschel Vilnofsky
Richard Dreyfuss
Colonel Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu
Stefan Gierasch
General Mordecai Gur
David Groh
Benjamin Wise
Julius Harris
President Idi Amin
Helen Hayes
Etta Grossman-Wise
Anthony Hopkins
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
Burt Lancaster
Shimon Peres
Christian Marquand
Captain Dukas
Elizabeth Taylor
Edra Vilnofsky
Jessica Walter
Nomi Haroun
Harris Yulin
General Dan Shomron
Bibi Besch
German Woman
David Sheiner
Aaron Olav
Severn Darden
Moshe Meyer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Kinoy
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- Victory at Entebbe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- David L. Wolper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Ernest Kinoy
Charles Fox
Jim Kilgore
Michael Gavaldon, Jim McElroy, David Saxon
David L. Wolper, Robert Guenette
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Kinoy
Screenplay
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Robert Guenette
Producer
Edward Stephenson
Production Design
Jack Martell
Costume Design
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Jim Kilgore
Director of Photography
Michael Gavaldon
Editor
Jim McElroy
Editor
David Saxon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Victory at Entebbe
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What is Victory at Entebbe about?
The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in Uganda.
Who directed Victory at Entebbe?
Victory at Entebbe was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Victory at Entebbe?
The principal cast of Victory at Entebbe includes Helmut Berger, Theodore Bikel, Linda Blair, Kirk Douglas, Richard Dreyfuss.
When was Victory at Entebbe released and how long is it?
Victory at Entebbe was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Victory at Entebbe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Victory at Entebbe was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Victory at Entebbe?
Victory at Entebbe holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).