Raid on Entebbe
“The boldest rescue in history”
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.
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Raid on Entebbe 1976 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-12
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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
Sylvia Sidney
Dora Bloch
Robert Loggia
Yigal Allon
James Woods
Capt. Sammy Berg
Tige Andrews
Shimon Peres
Eddie Constantine
Capt. Becaud
David Opatoshu
Menachem Begin
Allan Arbus
Eli Melnick
Stephen Macht
Lt. Col. 'Yonni' Netanyahu
Harvey Lembeck
Mr. Harvey
Dinah Manoff
Rachel Sager
Kim Richards
Alice
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Beckerman
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Raid on Entebbe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, 20th Century Fox Television, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Barry Beckerman
David Shire
Wilmer Butler
Art Seid, Nick Archer, Bud S. Isaacs
Edgar J. Scherick, Daniel H. Blatt
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Beckerman
Writer
Irvin Kershner
Director
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
W. Stewart Campbell
Production Design
Rock A. Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Art Seid
Editor
Nick Archer
Editor
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
Daniel H. Blatt
Producer
Bud S. Isaacs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Raid on Entebbe about?
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.
Who directed Raid on Entebbe?
Raid on Entebbe was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in Raid on Entebbe?
The principal cast of Raid on Entebbe includes Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam, Horst Buchholz.
When was Raid on Entebbe released and how long is it?
Raid on Entebbe was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Raid on Entebbe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raid on Entebbe was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raid on Entebbe?
Raid on Entebbe holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).