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21 Hours at Munich

Starring: William Holden; Shirley Knight & Franco Nero Director: William A. Graham

DVD Features:

Audio:

• Mono - English
• Subtitles - English - Closed Captioning
• Subtitles - English, French - Optional

Product Description:

The shocking true-life tragedy of the 1972 twentieth Olympiad when athletes from around the world convened in Munich and laid aside their political differences. But a group of Arab terrorists brought their Holy War across the continents and took Israeli athletes hostage.

Plot Synopsis:

Based on the true story of terrorism striking at the 1972 Olympics in Germany, this film does not spare viewers the violence and intensity of the real event.
A Munich police chief learns that during the games a group of Palestinian extremists have kidnapped members of the Israeli team. With the help of a brave policewoman, the cops negotiate with the terrorists in an attempt to buy time until the authorities can devise a rescue plan.
As time ticks away, the skirmishes escalate into gunplay and ultimately, bloodshed, with the athletes caught in the crossfire.

Plot Keywords:

Adaptation | Drama | Made-For-Network TV | Terrorism | Terrorists | Theatrical Release | True Story

Production Notes:

• Based on the book, "The Blood of Israel."
• Aired originally as an ABC Sunday Night Movie, November 1976.
• Produced by Filmways and Moonlight Productions.
• Shot on location in Munich, Germany.
• Additional cast: Georg Marischka and Martin Gilat.

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