Raid on Entebbe1976
About
- Runtime
- 2 hours 25 minutes
- Language
- English
- Tagline
- The boldest rescue in history
- Overview
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.
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
- Released
- January 9, 1977
- Production
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates
- 20th Century Fox Television
- NBC
Credits
Directing
- Irvin KershnerDirector
Writing
- Barry BeckermanWriter
Art
- W. Stewart CampbellProduction Design
- Kirk AxtellArt Direction
- Fred PriceSet Decoration
Camera
- Wilmer ButlerDirector of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
- Jack PettyMakeup Artist
- Jan Van UchelenHairstylist
Crew
- Bob MinorStunts
- John EggettSpecial Effects
- Terry D. FrazeeSpecial Effects
- Steve NaveStunts
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- Greg WalkerStunts
- Rock A. WalkerStunt Coordinator
Editing
- Nick ArcherEditor
- Bud S. IsaacsEditor
- Art SeidEditor
Production
- Robin S. ClarkAssociate Producer
- Daniel H. BlattProducer
- Edgar J. ScherickProducer
Sound
- David ShireOriginal Music Composer
Trailers
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