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Operation Thunderbolt

The hijacking of an Air France flight in July 1976 led to a dramatic standoff when Jewish passengers were held captive in Entebbe, Uganda, in exchange for the release of terrorists imprisoned in Israel.

A daring hijacking and rescue mission unfold in this thrilling true story, as an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris is seized by terrorists and forced to land in Uganda. The Jewish passengers are held captive, and the Israeli government must decide whether to negotiate or take drastic action to free them.

Info about Operation Thunderbolt

Studio(s): Cinema Shares International Distribution, Golan-Globus Productions

Originally Released: United States, Oct 10, 1977

Production Country: Israel

Budget: $2,500,000.00

Genres:Action, Drama, History