Trivia
It was in production at about the same time as
Raid on Entebbe, another TV production about the same incident. The shows aired on American TV less than a month apart.
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Quotes
Etta Grossman-Wise:
Where do you think, Mr. Olav? You've had an extensive military background. Where do you think we're going?
Aaron Olav:
What?
Etta Grossman-Wise:
My son says Khartoum. On the other hand, this gentleman...
Nathan Haroun:
Haroun.
Etta Grossman-Wise:
...says Somalia. And as for me... I think India!
Aaron Olav:
India?
Etta Grossman-Wise:
Why not? I've never been to India! They have erotic temples there, I'm told. I've never seen an erotic temple.
Aaron Olav:
That's ridiculous! India? Who ever heard of being hijacked to India?
Etta Grossman-Wise:
Well, everybody has an opinion. Now, it's your turn.
Aaron Olav:
I don't know!
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After viewing both versions of the Entebbe rescue (the Encore Drama channel is showing both of them this month), I have to definitely say that this is the weaker of the two. While the true story is exciting and excellent, the bargain basement sets (most of this movie looks as though it were being filmed in an abandoned high school!), melodramatic overacting (Linda Blair and Liz Taylor I'm looking at you) and terrible Nazi caricatures really take away from the wonderful rescue story at hand. This is basically a soap opera, Hollywood version of a true story.
I'm sorry, but when Linda Blair walked around with that damn box of chocolates, I was ready to beat her up myself. If you want a great account of the Entebbe rescue, I'd highly recommend 'Raid on Entebbe' instead.