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Entebbe

The true-life story of the Operation Entebbe rescue mission. In 1976, four hijackers take over a plane and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda, setting the scene for a daring rescue mission.

The true-life story of the Operation Entebbe rescue mission. In 1976, four hijackers take over a plane en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda, with 248 passengers on board. When all diplomatic efforts fail, one of the most daring rescue missions ever is set in motion.

1 hour, 39 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Aug 202323:15
BBC Two

Credits

Yitzhak RabinLior Ashkenazi
Faiz JaberOmar Berdouni
Juan PabloJuan Pablo Raba
Idi AminNonso Anozie
Zeev HirschBen Schnetzer
Shimon PeresEddie Marsan
Wilfred BoseDaniel Bruhl
Yoni NetanyahuAngel Bonanni
Jacques LemoineDenis Ménochet
Brigitte KuhlmanRosamund Pike
WriterGregory Burke
DirectorJose Padilha

Broadcasts

  • Sat 2 Jan 202122:25
    BBC Two
  • Mon 21 Feb 202223:15
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 28 Jun 202200:45
    BBC Two
  • Wed 1 Mar 202323:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 7 Aug 202323:15
    BBC Two