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'''''Raid on Entebbe'''''  is a 1977 television film directed by Irvin Kershner (''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]'') and based on the true story of the Israeli commando mission to liberate the hostages at the Entebbe Airport in Kampala, Uganda, on July 4, 1976. The film starred [[Charles Bronson]], [[Horst Buchholz]], [[Peter Finch]], [[James Woods]], and [[Yaphet Kotto]] as Uganda President Idi Amin.
'''''Raid on Entebbe'''''  is a 1977 television film directed by Irvin Kershner (''[[The Empire Strikes Back]]'') based on the true story of the Israeli commando mission to liberate the hostages at the Entebbe Airport in Kampala, Uganda, on July 4, 1976. The film stars [[Charles Bronson]], [[Horst Buchholz]], [[Peter Finch]], [[James Woods]], and [[Yaphet Kotto]] as Uganda President Idi Amin.


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= Pistols =
= Pistols =
== Beretta M951 ==
== Beretta M951 ==
The German terrorist Wilfred Boese ([[Horst Buchholz]]) used a [[Beretta M951]] pistol.
German terrorist Wilfred Boese ([[Horst Buchholz]]) carries a [[Beretta M951]] pistol.
[[Image:Beretta 951.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Beretta 951.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta M951 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-001.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


== Walther P38 ==
== Walther P38 ==
The German terrorist Gabriele Krieger ([[Mariclare Costello]]) used a [[Walther P38]] pistol.
German terrorist Gabriele Krieger ([[Mariclare Costello]]) carries a [[Walther P38]] pistol.
[[Image:WaltherP1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Walther P1 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:WaltherP1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P1 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-002.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-002.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


== Heckler & Koch P9S ==
== Heckler & Koch P9S ==
Some characters is armed with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] pistol.
Some characters are armed with a [[Heckler & Koch P9S]] pistol.
[[Image:H&K P9S pre 1973.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch P9S, pre 1973 model with smooth trigger guard - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:H&K P9S pre 1973.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P9S, pre 1973 model with smooth trigger guard - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-003.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Terrorist #15 ([[Alex Colon]]) aims at passangers his Heckler & Koch P9S.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-003.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Terrorist #15 ([[Alex Colon]]) points his Heckler & Koch P9S at passengers.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-004.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Sammy Berg ([[James Woods]]) used the suppressed gun.]]
 
[[Image:Roentebbe-005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu ([[Stephen Macht]]) loaded his pistol.]]
[[File:HK P9S suppressed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch P9S with suppressor - 9x19mm]]  
[[Image:Roentebbe-004.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Sammy Berg ([[James Woods]]) uses the heckler & Koch P9S with what appears to be a fake suppressor.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu ([[Stephen Macht]]) loads his pistol.]]


= Submachine Guns =
= Submachine Guns =
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Most of the soldiers of the Israeli commando use [[Uzi|IMI Uzi]] submachine guns.
Most of the soldiers of the Israeli commando use [[Uzi|IMI Uzi]] submachine guns.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wilfred Boese ([[Horst Buchholz]]) handed his submachine gun to president Idi Amin ([[Yaphet Kotto]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-006.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wilfred Boese ([[Horst Buchholz]]) hands his submachine gun to president Idi Amin ([[Yaphet Kotto]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gabrielle Krieger ([[Mariclare Costello]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Gabrielle Krieger ([[Mariclare Costello]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-009.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A terrorist fired his Uzi in nights shootout.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-009.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A terrorist fires his Uzi in nights shootout.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-010.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu ([[Stephen Macht]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-010.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu ([[Stephen Macht]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-011.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron ([[Charles Bronson]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-011.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron ([[Charles Bronson]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Sammy Berg ([[James Woods]]) (left).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. Sammy Berg ([[James Woods]]) (left).]]
[[Image:Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|400px|none|IMI Uzi with detachable wood buttstock (late model with cheek cut out in comb) - 9x19mm]]
 
[[Image:Roentebbe-008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the hijackers own Uzi with buttstock.]]
==(Fake) Uzi==
Some of the [[Uzi]]s (some with fixed wooden buttstocks, others with folding stocks) appear to be [[MAC-10]]s that have been visually modified to resemble the Uzi, fitted with Uzi barrels, front/rear sights, forward grips, and stocks. These prop weapons also appear in several other Hollywood movies, including ''[[The Dogs of War]]'' and ''[[Stripes]]''.
[[Image:Uzi-3.jpg|thumb|400px|none|A real Uzi with detachable wood buttstock - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-008.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the hijackers carries the "Uzi".]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-023.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The "Uzi" on the right appears to be a visually-modified MAC-10.]]


== Madsen M50 ==
== Madsen M50 ==
Some terrorists are equipped with [[Madsen M50]] submachine guns.
Some terrorists carry the [[Madsen M50]] submachine guns.
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:DanishMadsenm50.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen M50 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-013.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


= Rifles =
= Rifles =
== Heckler & Koch G3 ==
== Heckler & Koch HK93 ==
Various characters are seen with [[Heckler & Koch G3]] assault rifles.  
Various characters are seen with [[Heckler & Koch HK93]] rifles.  
[[Image:HK Model 91.jpg|thumb|400px|none|HK91-A2 Rifle with Standard Stock Note lack of third position for automatic fire - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[File:HK93FullStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Heckler & Koch HK93A2 with 25-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The commander Amin's guards.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of President Amin's guards.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-015.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-015.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Terrorist #15 ([[Alex Colon]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-016.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Terrorist #15 ([[Alex Colon]]).]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


== M16 ==
== MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifle ==
Some terrorist and Israeli commando men carry [[M16]] assault rifles.
Some terrorist and Israeli commando men carry [[MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifle]]s standing in for genuine [[M16A1]]s
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:MGC16.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifle]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-018.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-018.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Note the MGC style "forward assist".]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-019.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I ==
== Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I ==
The Ugandan soldiers in Entebe are seen with [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] assault rifles.
The Ugandan soldiers in Entebbe are seen with [[SMLE|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I]] rifles.
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]]
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-020.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-020.jpg|500px|thumb|none|]]
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= Machine Guns =
= Machine Guns =
== Browning M2 machine gun ==
== Browning M2 machine gun ==
On the Israeli army jeeps are armed with [[Browning M2]] machine guns.
The Israeli army jeeps are equipped with [[Browning M2]] machine guns.
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
[[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-021.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-021.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
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==M40 Recoilless Rifle==
==M40 Recoilless Rifle==
An M40 Recoilless Rifle mounted on an Israeli jeep.
An [[M40 Recoilless Rifle]] is mounted on an Israeli jeep.
[[Image:M40Recoilless.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M40 Recoilless Rifle - 106mm]]
[[File:M40 Type 73 jeep mount.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M40 Recoilless Rifle (Licensed in Japan as the Type 60) mounted on Type 73 Kyu jeep - 106mm Rocket]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M40 Recoilless Rifle mounted on a jeep.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-025.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An M40 Recoilless Rifle mounted on a jeep.]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-026.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:Roentebbe-026.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]


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Raid on Entebbe
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Movie poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Release Date 1976
Language English
German
Studio Edgar J. Scherick Associates
Distributor National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Main Cast
Character Actor
Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron Charles Bronson
Wilfred Boese Horst Buchholz
Gabrielle Krieger Mariclare Costello
Daniel Cooper Martin Balsam
Yitzhak Rabin Peter Finch
Maj. Gen. Benny Peled John Saxon
Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur Jack Warden
Dora Bloch Sylvia Sidney
Capt. Michel Becaud Eddie Constantine
President Idi Amin Yaphet Kotto



Raid on Entebbe is a 1977 television film directed by Irvin Kershner (The Empire Strikes Back) based on the true story of the Israeli commando mission to liberate the hostages at the Entebbe Airport in Kampala, Uganda, on July 4, 1976. The film stars Charles Bronson, Horst Buchholz, Peter Finch, James Woods, and Yaphet Kotto as Uganda President Idi Amin.


The following weapons were used in the film Raid on Entebbe:


Pistols

Beretta M951

German terrorist Wilfred Boese (Horst Buchholz) carries a Beretta M951 pistol.

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Beretta M951 - 9x19mm
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Walther P38

German terrorist Gabriele Krieger (Mariclare Costello) carries a Walther P38 pistol.

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Walther P1 - 9x19mm
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Heckler & Koch P9S

Some characters are armed with a Heckler & Koch P9S pistol.

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Heckler & Koch P9S, pre 1973 model with smooth trigger guard - 9x19mm
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Terrorist #15 (Alex Colon) points his Heckler & Koch P9S at passengers.
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Heckler & Koch P9S with suppressor - 9x19mm
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Capt. Sammy Berg (James Woods) uses the heckler & Koch P9S with what appears to be a fake suppressor.
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Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu (Stephen Macht) loads his pistol.

Submachine Guns

IMI Uzi

Most of the soldiers of the Israeli commando use IMI Uzi submachine guns.

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Uzi 9mm
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Wilfred Boese (Horst Buchholz) hands his submachine gun to president Idi Amin (Yaphet Kotto).
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Gabrielle Krieger (Mariclare Costello).
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A terrorist fires his Uzi in nights shootout.
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Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yonni' Netanyahu (Stephen Macht).
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Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron (Charles Bronson).
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Capt. Sammy Berg (James Woods) (left).

(Fake) Uzi

Some of the Uzis (some with fixed wooden buttstocks, others with folding stocks) appear to be MAC-10s that have been visually modified to resemble the Uzi, fitted with Uzi barrels, front/rear sights, forward grips, and stocks. These prop weapons also appear in several other Hollywood movies, including The Dogs of War and Stripes.

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A real Uzi with detachable wood buttstock - 9x19mm
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One of the hijackers carries the "Uzi".
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The "Uzi" on the right appears to be a visually-modified MAC-10.

Madsen M50

Some terrorists carry the Madsen M50 submachine guns.

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Madsen M50 - 9x19mm
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Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK93

Various characters are seen with Heckler & Koch HK93 rifles.

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Heckler & Koch HK93A2 with 25-round magazine - 5.56x45mm
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One of President Amin's guards.
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Terrorist #15 (Alex Colon).
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MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifle

Some terrorist and Israeli commando men carry MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifles standing in for genuine M16A1s

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MGC M-16 Model Gun Corp Replica Rifle
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Note the MGC style "forward assist".
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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I

The Ugandan soldiers in Entebbe are seen with Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I rifles.

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.
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Machine Guns

Browning M2 machine gun

The Israeli army jeeps are equipped with Browning M2 machine guns.

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Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG
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Other

Mk 2 hand grenade

Various characters carry Mk 2 hand grenades.

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Mk 2 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade
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Gabrielle Krieger (Mariclare Costello).
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Terrorist #15 (Alex Colon).
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Wilfred Boese (Horst Buchholz).
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Capt. Sammy Berg (James Woods) (left).

M40 Recoilless Rifle

An M40 Recoilless Rifle is mounted on an Israeli jeep.

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M40 Recoilless Rifle (Licensed in Japan as the Type 60) mounted on Type 73 Kyu jeep - 106mm Rocket
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An M40 Recoilless Rifle mounted on a jeep.
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