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Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt

June 1, 2012 0h 49m

Originally released in 2012. Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt is a documentary film. directed by Talya Tibbon. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Alisdair Simpson

Synopsis

This is the real story of the legendary Raid on Entebbe. On 27th June 1976 terrorists hi-jacked Air France Flight 139 en route from Tel Aviv to Paris. On board are 246 passengers, most of them Jews. They are taken to Entebbe, Uganda and are held hostage in the airport terminal. Even though Uganda is thousands of miles away, across hostile territory, Israel's defence minister, Shimon Peres decides to launch a rescue mission. It is a job for Sayeret Matkal, the most elite unit in the Israeli Defence Force. Featuring interviews with surviving hostages, members of Sayeret Matkal and Peres himself this is the inside story of the most remarkable special forces mission of them all.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 2012 13 years ago
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Runtime 0h 49m 49 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt about?

This is the real story of the legendary Raid on Entebbe. On 27th June 1976 terrorists hi-jacked Air France Flight 139 en route from Tel Aviv to Paris. On board are 246 passengers, most of them Jews...

Who directed Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt?

Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt was directed by Talya Tibbon.

How long is Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt?

Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).

When was Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt released?

Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt was released on June 1, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt?

The main cast of Black Ops Special Forces: Operation Thunderbolt includes Alisdair Simpson.