21 Hours at Munich (1976)

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... 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. [More]

Starring: William Holden, Shirley Knight, Franco Nero, Anthony Quayle

Starring: William Holden, Shirley Knight, Franco Nero, Anthony Quayle, Richard Basehart

Director: William A. Graham

Director: William A. Graham

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