Operation Thunderbolt
Originally released in 1977. Operation Thunderbolt is a action/drama film. directed by Menahem Golan. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, and Klaus Kinski
Synopsis
In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to release many terrorists held in Israeli prisons. After much debate, the Israeli government sent an elite commando unit to raid the airfield and release the hostages.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
HE
Original language
Country
Israel
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yehoram Gaon
as Col. Yonatan Netanyahu
Gila Almagor
as Nurit Aviv
Klaus Kinski
as Wilfried Boese
Assi Dayan
as Shuki
Shmuel Rodensky
as Familienoberhaupt
Rolf Eden
as Air France Co-Pilot
Sybil Danning
as Halima
Arik Lavie
as Gen. Dan Shomron
Shaike Ophir
as Gadi Arnon
Reuven Bar-Yotam
as Avraham Ben-David
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Cinema Shares International Distribution
- Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Operation Thunderbolt about?
In July 1976, an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was hijacked and forced to land in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were separated and held hostage in demand to release m...
Who directed Operation Thunderbolt?
Operation Thunderbolt was directed by Menahem Golan.
How long is Operation Thunderbolt?
Operation Thunderbolt has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Operation Thunderbolt released?
Operation Thunderbolt was released on June 6, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Operation Thunderbolt?
The main cast of Operation Thunderbolt includes Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Klaus Kinski, Assi Dayan, Shmuel Rodensky.