One Day in September poster

One Day in September (1999)

"1972. The Munich Olympic Games. 121 Nations. 7,123 Competitors. Over a billion viewers ... and 8 Palestinian Terrorists. For the first time in 25 years, the truth is revealed."

7.319991h 34mEN
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

October 22, 1999

Director

Kevin Macdonald

Official Trailer

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Overview

The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' 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 Gashe...

Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Self - Narrator (voice)

Ankie Spitzer

Ankie Spitzer

Self

Jamal Al Gashey

Jamal Al Gashey

Self

Gerald Seymour

Gerald Seymour

Self

Axel Springer

Axel Springer

Self (archive footage)

Gad Zahari

Gad Zahari

Self

Shmuel Lalkin

Shmuel Lalkin

Self

Manfred Schreiber

Manfred Schreiber

Self

Walter Troger

Walter Troger

Self

Ulrich K. Wegener

Ulrich K. Wegener

Self

Hans-Dietrich Genscher

Hans-Dietrich Genscher

Self

Magdi Gahary

Magdi Gahary

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into One Day in September (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' 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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of One Day in September. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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