Leila Khaled: Hijacker
Originally released in 2005. Leila Khaled: Hijacker is a documentary film. directed by Lina Makboul. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leila Khaled, Uri Bar Lev, and Moshe Dayan
Synopsis
Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Through the ensuing media bombardment, she put the Palestinian nation on the global map. The pretty 24-year-old Leila became a hero to many Palestinians, including the Swedish/Palestinian teenager Lina Makboul, who is now a filmmaker. At least Leila dared to do something, Lina thought at the time. She visits Leila 35 years later with a camera, and finds a woman who does not regret anything.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leila Khaled
as Self
Uri Bar Lev
as Self
Moshe Dayan
as Self (archive footage)
Golda Meir
as Self (archive footage)
Shimon Peres
as Self (archive footage)
Lina Makboul
as Self
Gamal Abdel Nasser
as Self (archive footage)
Yizhak Rabin
as Self (archive footage)
Margareta Johnson
as Self - Air Hostess TWA Flight 840
Robert Schaller
as Self - Passenger TWA Flight 840
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tussilago
- SVT
- NPS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leila Khaled: Hijacker about?
Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of...
Who directed Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker was directed by Lina Makboul.
How long is Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Leila Khaled: Hijacker released?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker was released on November 30, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
The main cast of Leila Khaled: Hijacker includes Leila Khaled, Uri Bar Lev, Moshe Dayan, Golda Meir, Shimon Peres.