Operation Thunderbolt (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, Operation Thunderbolt is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Operation Thunderbolt stars Yehoram Gaon as Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, Gila Almagor as Nurit Aviv, Klaus Kinski as Wilfried Boese and Assi Dayan as Shuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Operation Thunderbolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Thunderbolt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Thunderbolt (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Thunderbolt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Thunderbolt worth watching?
- Operation Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Thunderbolt?
- Operation Thunderbolt stars Yehoram Gaon, Gila Almagor, Klaus Kinski, Assi Dayan and Shmuel Rodensky.
- When was Operation Thunderbolt released?
- Operation Thunderbolt was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.