One Day in September
"1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion viewers ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed."
Originally released in 1999. One Day in September is a documentary/history film. directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Starring Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, and Jamal Al Gashey
Synopsis
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (77 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Passion Pictures
- Arthur Cohn Productions
- BBC
- Dan Valley Film
- British Screen Productions
- The European Co-Production Fund Limited
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Day in September about?
The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hos...
Who directed One Day in September?
One Day in September was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
How long is One Day in September?
One Day in September has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was One Day in September released?
One Day in September was released on October 22, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Day in September?
The main cast of One Day in September includes Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour, Axel Springer.