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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.
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palestinian-israeli conflict
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Questions about Leila Khaled: Hijacker
How long is Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).
Who directed Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker was directed by Lina Makboul and released in 2005.
What genre is Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker is a Documentary film (2005).
Who stars in Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
The cast of Leila Khaled: Hijacker includes Leila Khaled, Uri Bar Lev, Moshe Dayan, Golda Meir, Shimon Peres.
What is the TMDB rating for Leila Khaled: Hijacker?
Leila Khaled: Hijacker has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 4 votes.
