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What to expect (spoiler-free)
If you’re considering “ (1976), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.
It sits in the Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History space and is paced for about 145 minutes.
Cast highlights include Charles Bronson, Peter Finch, Yaphet Kotto, Martin Balsam.
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Topics & keywords
israel, war on terror, uganda, based on true story, terrorism, hostage situation, air raid, military, operation entebbe, special ops, idi amin, rescue operation
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Plot
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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