One Day in September (1999)
R 12 Jul 2001 • Documentary, History, Sport • 1h 34m
The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage. Besides footage taken at the time, we see interviews with the surviving terrorist, Jamal Al Gashey, and various officials detailing exactly how the police, lacking an anti-terrorist squad and turning down help from the Israelis, botched the operation.
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Language:
English, German
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 7 nominations total
Country:
Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom
Metacritic Score:
82
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Box Office Total:
$156,818