21 Hours at Munich movie poster

21 Hours at Munich

"At 4:09 am on September 5, 1972, eleven Olympic athletes were taken hostage by terrorists. For the next 21 hours the world held its breath..."

December 25, 1976 1h 41m 6.2/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 1976. 21 Hours at Munich is a drama/thriller film. directed by William A. Graham.

Starring William Holden, Shirley Knight, and Franco Nero

Synopsis

A dramatization of the incident in 1972 when Arab terrorists broke into the Olympic compound in Munich and murdered 11 Israeli athletes.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 25, 1976 49 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (22 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Moonlight Productions
  • Filmways Television

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21 Hours at Munich about?

A dramatization of the incident in 1972 when Arab terrorists broke into the Olympic compound in Munich and murdered 11 Israeli athletes.

Who directed 21 Hours at Munich?

21 Hours at Munich was directed by William A. Graham.

How long is 21 Hours at Munich?

21 Hours at Munich has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was 21 Hours at Munich released?

21 Hours at Munich was released on December 25, 1976 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 21 Hours at Munich?

The main cast of 21 Hours at Munich includes William Holden, Shirley Knight, Franco Nero, Anthony Quayle, Richard Basehart.