One Day in September

One Day in September

1999 · 94 min · EN · R · 7.2 (66 votes)
Dir. Kevin Macdonald · Starring Michael Douglas, Ankie Spitzer, Jamal Al Gashey, Gerald Seymour, Axel Springer, Gad Zahari · Music Alex Heffes

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.

Documentary

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.

VIBE

A chilling, unflinching look at a historical tragedy. This documentary's raw archival footage and somber tone create a deeply unsettling and gripping experience, forcing viewers to confront the brutal realities of terrorism and its devastating impact.

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