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21 Hours at Munich (1976)

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Release Date: Nov 7, 1976 Wide

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21 Hours at Munich is a grim reenactment of the darkest days of the 1972 Munich Olympics. A gang of eight Arab terrorists storm the Israeli dormitory, killing two and taking hostage nine athletes. The terrorist's demands include the release of 200 Arabs held in Israeli jails; Israel follows its standard policy in dealing with terrorism and refuses to capitulate. There can be only one way that this film will end, but the tragedy of the occasion is buoyed by isolated moments of inspirational

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: William Graham

In Theaters: Nov 7, 1976 Wide

On DVD: Dec 20, 2005

MGM

Cast

Richard Basehart
Willy Brandt
Michael Degen
Mohammed Khadif
Eric Falk
Romano
Herbert Fux
Shorr
G�nther Maria Halmer
Spitzer
William Holden
Manfred Schreiber
Dan van Husen
Tony
Shirley Knight
Annaliese Graese
William Knight
Georg Marischka
Genscher
Franco Nero
Issa
Jan Niklas
Schreiber's Aide
Anthony Quayle
General Zamir
Osman Ragheb
Prime Minister Sedki
Noel Willman
Merk
David Hess
Berger
Paul L. Smith
Gutfreund
Franz Rudnick
Troger
Else Quecke
Golda Meir
Ullrich Haupt Jr.
Israli Coach
Martin Gilat

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...undoubtedly a vast improvement over Spielberg's nigh unwatchable Munich.

July 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

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I watched 21 Hours to Munich with a careful eye trained for any sort of preachiness or "opinionizing" from either direction, and I was pleased to notice that stuff only by its absence.

December 5, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Scott Weinberg

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Little seen these days, but a gripping true account of the 1972 Olympics massacre. When terrorism hit home for many of us for the first time.

September 23, 2007

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Mediocre retelling of the Munich olympic games tragedy. Acting is less than stellar, except for William Holden. The story is compelling and tense, but could have been filmed more effectively. Overall, however, it is worth watching. Maybe.

March 30, 2011