Black Sunday
Black Sunday

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Black Sunday

1977
Movie
143 min
English

An Israeli anti-terrorist agent must stop a disgruntled Vietnam vet cooperating in a Black September PLO plot to commit a terrorist attack at the Super Bowl.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users78%
Director: John FrankenheimerGenres: Thriller, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

A disgruntled former Green Beret pilot, harboring a deep hatred for the United States, teams up with a fanatical Palestinian terrorist group. Their audacious plan involves hijacking a Goodyear blimp and using its payload of bombs to attack the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, aiming to cause mass casualties and sow global terror. A determined FBI agent and Israeli intelligence operatives race against time to thwart the catastrophic plot.

Critical Reception

Black Sunday was met with a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere, intense action sequences, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Robert Shaw and Bruce Dern. However, some found the plot somewhat implausible and the depiction of terrorism controversial. Audiences generally appreciated the film's thrilling nature and large-scale set pieces.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and intense action sequences.

  • Noted for strong performances from Robert Shaw and Bruce Dern.

  • Some criticism regarding plot plausibility and its portrayal of terrorism.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a thrilling and suspenseful experience with strong acting. Some viewers noted that the plot could be a bit far-fetched, but the overall excitement and tension made it an enjoyable watch.

Fun Fact

The production faced significant challenges due to the actual use of a blimp, requiring complex aerial photography and safety measures. The film's climactic scenes were shot during a real NFL game.

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Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I read the book that the movie is based on a long time ago back in the times when books by definition where made out of paper. I honestly do not remember much from the book except that I thought it was a good enough book. I also generally l...