Victory at Entebbe

Victory at Entebbe

Year: 1976

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: English

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky

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The film dramatizes the daring 1976 Operation Entebbe, in which Israeli commandos launched a surprise raid on Entebbe Airport in Uganda to free passengers taken hostage after a hijacking. It follows the meticulous planning, the tense negotiations, and the courageous execution of the seemingly impossible rescue.

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Time period

1976

Set in the mid-1970s, the events center on the June 1976 hijacking and the daring rescue operation. The era was marked by high-profile airline crimes and evolving counter-terrorism responses worldwide. The Sabbath context adds urgency and symbolic weight to the mission.

Location

Entebbe, Athens, Uganda, Kenya, Nairobi, Sharm El Sheikh

The story moves across key locations tied to the hostage crisis. It begins with the hijacking in Athens and the plane’s diversion to Entebbe Airport in Uganda, then traces the journey through Kenya for refueling and the eventual return via Nairobi and Sharm El Sheikh. Entebbe Airport becomes the focal point for a meticulously planned rescue, while the surrounding surroundings provide the broader backdrop of regional geography and security.

✈️ Airport 🌍 Africa 🕊️ Crisis

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:31

Main Characters – Victory at Entebbe (1976)

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Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (Anthony Hopkins)

Rabin leads Israel’s response, refusing to yield to terrorists and authorizing a top-secret raid. He must juggle political pressure, Sabbath observance, and the imperative to protect lives, shaping the operation's direction and its symbolic stance against terrorism.

🎖️ Leadership 🗺️ Decision-making

Yonatan Netanyahu (Richard Dreyfuss)

Yonatan Netanyahu commands the breach unit and spearheads the assault during the Entebbe raid. He epitomizes courage under fire, and his death during the operation marks a pivotal, somber moment for the mission and nation.

🎖️ Heroism ⚔️ Bravery

Dan Shomron (Harris Yulin)

Brigadier General Dan Shomron leads the raid, coordinating insertion, deception, and ground assault. He embodies strategic calm and practical leadership under pressure, guiding the plan from planning to execution.

🧭 Strategy 🏗️ Execution

President Idi Amin (Julius Harris)

Idi Amin is the Ugandan dictator whose regime controls the airport and security landscape during the crisis. His presence provides the volatile backdrop against which the rescue operation unfolds.

🏛️ Dictatorship 🗺️ Africa

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Major Themes – Victory at Entebbe (1976)

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🪖 Duty & Sacrifice

The film foregrounds soldiers and leaders risking their lives for the hostages' safety. It explores the weight of decision-making under extreme pressure, including the personal costs paid during the raid. The narrative emphasizes national duty, personal courage, and the willingness to face danger for others.

🕊️ Hostages' Freedom

The rescue hinges on the imperative to protect human life, balancing political demands with the lives of the innocent. Negotiations, timing, and precision become as crucial as force in achieving release. The hostages’ safety drives the strategic choices and emotional stakes of the story.

🧭 Strategic Mastery

The operation highlights careful planning, deception, and rapid on-the-ground decision-making. It showcases coordinating air inserts, cover stories, and hostile territory navigation under cover of darkness. The sequence portrays the complexity and risk inherent in modern counter-terrorism.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:31

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