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Quick Info

Rating

5.0/10

Release1976

Runtime1h 59m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

David L. Wolper Productions

Movie

Victory at Entebbe

1976

1h 59m

5.0

Action

Drama

History

TV Movie

Synopsis

The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in Uganda.

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