Raid on Entebbe
Seen it?1976 | 145 min | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Emmys, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved September 5 or Bridge of Spies, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Cinematography in Entertainment Programming for a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing for a Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Made for Television. Also nominated for 7 more Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irvin Kershner
- Charles BronsonBrig. Gen. Dan Shomron
- Peter FinchYitzhak Rabin
- Yaphet KottoPresident Idi Amin - Jr.
- Martin BalsamDaniel Cooper
- Horst BuchholzWilfred Boese
- John SaxonMaj. Gen. Benny Peled
- Jack WardenLt. Gen. Mordechai Gur
- Sylvia SidneyDora Bloch
- Robert LoggiaYigal Allon
- James WoodsCapt. Sammy Berg