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Raid on Entebbe (1976)

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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Charles BronsonCharles BronsonBrig. Gen. Dan Shomron
  • Photo of Peter FinchPeter FinchYitzhak Rabin
  • Photo of Yaphet KottoYaphet KottoPresident Idi Amin - Jr.
  • Photo of Martin BalsamMartin BalsamDaniel Cooper
  • Photo of Horst BuchholzHorst BuchholzWilfred Boese
  • Photo of John SaxonJohn SaxonMaj. Gen. Benny Peled
  • Photo of Jack WardenJack WardenLt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
  • Photo of Sylvia SidneySylvia SidneyDora Bloch
  • Photo of Robert LoggiaRobert LoggiaYigal Allon
  • Photo of James WoodsJames WoodsCapt. Sammy Berg

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