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Raid on Entebbe (9-Jan-1977)

Director: Irvin Kershner

Writer: Barry Beckerman

Music: David Shire

Producers: Daniel H. Blatt; Edgar J. Scherick

Keywords: Drama, Terrorism, Rescue Mission

Israeli commandos engage Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe Airport in Uganda, freeing hostages. Based on a true 1976 incident. Yaphet Kotto is an excellent Idi Amin. Made-for-TV movie. See also Victory at Entebbe (1976).

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