Movie·2007·0h 53m
Operation OPEC - Terroranschlag in Wien
Documentary
Synopsis
"Operation OPEC - Terror Attack in Vienna" - On December 21, 1975, six terrorists including the Germans Gabriele Tiedemann and Hans-Joachim Klein, led by Venezuelan top terrorist Carlos, attack the participants of the OPEC conference in Vienna and take eleven oil ministers and dozens of employees hostage. The action kills three people. The lavishly researched film reveals the background of the spectacular attack and establishes connections. The investigators, former hostages and some of the terrorists involved are heard.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
Hans-Joachim Klein
Self
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez
Self
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Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Self - Saudi Arabian Minister of Petroleum
Gabriele Tiedemann
Self (archive footage)
Sonja Suder
Self (archive footage)
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Ernst Wallascheck
Self - Staatspolizei Wein
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Enis al-Attar
Self - OPEC
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Anis al-Naqqash
Self
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Wadie Haddad
Self - PLO
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Bassam Abu Sharif
Self - PLO
