One Day in September
“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.”
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.
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One day in September (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-27
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Self - Narrator (voice)
Ankie Spitzer
Self
Jamal Al Gashey
Self
Gerald Seymour
Self
Axel Springer
Self (archive footage)
Gad Zahari
Self
Shmuel Lalkin
Self
Manfred Schreiber
Self
Walter Troger
Self
Ulrich K. Wegener
Self
Hans-Dietrich Genscher
Self
Magdi Gahary
Self
Zvi Zamir
Self
Dan Shillon
Self
Schlomit Romajo
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- One Day in September
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures, Arthur Cohn Productions, BBC, Dan Valley Film, British Screen Productions, The European Co-Production Fund Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Macdonald
Alex Heffes
Neve Cunningham, Alwin H. Küchler
Lillian Birnbaum, Arthur Cohn, John Battsek
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Arthur Cohn
Producer
John Battsek
Producer
Neve Cunningham
Director of Photography
Alwin H. Küchler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Day in September
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What is One Day in September about?
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.
Who directed One Day in September?
One Day in September was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in One Day in September?
The principal cast of One Day in September includes Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour, Axel Springer.
When was One Day in September released and how long is it?
One Day in September was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for One Day in September?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Day in September was composed by Alex Heffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Day in September?
One Day in September holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).