Some reviewers question did this really happen. Well on April 4, 1973
"Two Arabs made an unsuccessful attempt to attack passengers of an El Al plane at the Rome airport. They were arrested but later released and sent to Lebanon."
This quote is from the New York Times article "Few Arab Terrorists Are Punished for Hijackings and Killings" published on Dec 20, 1973. There is also a Time article that reviews what is documented in history and what is the movie makers creative license.
I enjoyed the movie. Watch it with some popcorn.
I enjoyed the movie. Watch it with some popcorn.