Leila Khaled: Hijacker
Nov 30, 2005 · 58m
Director
Lina MakboulOverview
Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Through the ensuing media bombardment, she put the Palestinian nation on the global map. The pretty 24-year-old Leila became a hero to many Palestinians, including the Swedish/Palestinian teenager Lina Makboul, who is now a filmmaker. At least Leila dared to do something, Lina thought at the time. She visits Leila 35 years later with a camera, and finds a woman who does not regret anything.
Cast of Leila Khaled: Hijacker
Leila KhaledSelf
Uri Bar LevSelf
Moshe DayanSelf (archive footage)
Golda MeirSelf (archive footage)
Shimon PeresSelf (archive footage)- Lina MakboulSelf
Gamal Abdel NasserSelf (archive footage)
Yizhak RabinSelf (archive footage)- Margareta JohnsonSelf - Air Hostess TWA Flight 840
- Robert SchallerSelf - Passenger TWA Flight 840
- Harry OakleySelf - Co-Pilot TWA Flight 840
Crew of Leila Khaled: Hijacker
About Leila Khaled: Hijacker
What is Leila Khaled: Hijacker about?
Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Through the ensuing media bombardment, she put the Palestinian nation on the global map. The pretty 24-year-old Leila became a hero to many Palestinians, including the Swedish/Palestinian…
When was Leila Khaled: Hijacker released?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker was released on November 30, 2005.
Where can I watch Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker was directed by Lina Makboul.
Who is in the cast of Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
The cast of Leila Khaled: Hijacker includes Leila Khaled (Self), Uri Bar Lev (Self), Moshe Dayan (Self (archive footage)), Golda Meir (Self (archive footage)) and Shimon Peres (Self (archive footage)).
Is Leila Khaled: Hijacker on Netflix?
No, Leila Khaled: Hijacker is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.