Operation Thunderbolt

– In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 4 Minutes
Release Year:
1977
Original Name:
מבצע יונתן
Operation Thunderbolt (1977) - Also known as מבצע יונתן

In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to release many terrorists held in Israeli prisons. After much debate, the Israeli government sent an elite commando unit to raid the airfield and release the hostages.

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Release Date:

27 Jan 1978

Language:

Hebrew, English, German, Arabic, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Menahem Golan

Writer:

Ken Globus (dialogue), Menahem Golan, Clarke Reynolds

Main Actors:

Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Assi Dayan, Klaus Kinski

Plot:

In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to release many terrorists held in Israeli prisons. After much debate, the Israeli government sent an elite commando unit to raid the airfield and release the hostages. The film is based on the true facts and follows the events since the flight's takeoff and until the hostages' return to Israel.

Production:

GS Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10