Question 1

Which actor died on set during the filming of Victory at Entebbe?

Accepted Answer

Godfrey Cambridge, cast as General Idi Amin, died from a heart attack early in filming. Julius Harris took over the role.

Question 2

What real-life event is Victory at Entebbe based on?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Operation Entebbe, the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Question 3

How did Barry Norman describe the brief appearances of Kirk Douglas and Elizabeth Taylor?

Accepted Answer

Barry Norman said, 'Drop your chocolates and you will miss them!'

Question 4

Which other TV production about the same incident aired around the same time?

Accepted Answer

Raid on Entebbe (1976) was another TV production about the same incident, airing less than a month apart.

Question 5

Who played Shimon Peres in Victory at Entebbe?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster played Shimon Peres, who is a distant cousin of Lauren Bacall, a friend of Lancaster.

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