1 00:01:48,698 --> 00:01:50,495 So the games of the 20th Olympiad... 2 00:01:50,667 --> 00:01:54,763 ...begin with the voices of children. Beautiful, innocent, serene. 3 00:01:55,038 --> 00:01:58,804 The setting much more Hansel and Gretel than Hitler and Göring. 4 00:01:58,975 --> 00:02:00,840 The day is perfect here in Munich, Germany. 5 00:02:01,010 --> 00:02:03,979 Just nine miles and 30 years from Dachau. 6 00:02:04,247 --> 00:02:07,410 The Olympic Games designed to heal old wounds. 7 00:02:07,584 --> 00:02:11,543 To show history that men and nations can change for the better. 8 00:03:07,210 --> 00:03:09,576 Come on. Let's go. 9 00:03:10,046 --> 00:03:11,638 How are you? 10 00:03:16,686 --> 00:03:19,519 - Hello. - He's back. 11 00:03:19,856 --> 00:03:21,483 - Hey. - Hello. 12 00:03:21,658 --> 00:03:24,252 Hi. 13 00:03:25,361 --> 00:03:27,226 - Hello, Spitzer. - Just got in from Holland. 14 00:03:27,397 --> 00:03:30,161 - How's the wife? - Fine. She's still there with the baby. 15 00:03:30,333 --> 00:03:32,995 She'll be coming on in a few days. 16 00:03:33,503 --> 00:03:35,300 Why are you limping, Yossef? 17 00:03:35,471 --> 00:03:38,463 I ruptured my knee during the clean and jerk on the 430. 18 00:03:38,641 --> 00:03:40,836 I'm flying home for an operation tomorrow. 19 00:03:41,010 --> 00:03:42,568 Did you hear about Gaddie here? 20 00:03:42,745 --> 00:03:45,475 He placed 12th in freestyle wrestling. 21 00:03:45,648 --> 00:03:47,548 Twelfth out of 50. 22 00:03:47,717 --> 00:03:50,743 Maybe in four years, a medal in Montreal. 23 00:03:50,920 --> 00:03:53,616 Oh, yes. Go get some rest. 24 00:03:54,824 --> 00:03:56,485 - Good night. - Good night. 25 00:04:03,266 --> 00:04:05,166 Yes, Ankie. 26 00:04:05,368 --> 00:04:07,097 Yes. 27 00:04:07,904 --> 00:04:12,603 It's wonderful here, but I miss you terribly. 28 00:04:13,076 --> 00:04:15,135 Come two days earlier. 29 00:04:15,612 --> 00:04:18,308 Come two days earlier. 30 00:04:20,617 --> 00:04:22,278 Kiss Anouk for me. 31 00:10:34,991 --> 00:10:36,720 Moshe? Is that you? 32 00:10:47,770 --> 00:10:49,397 Arabs! 33 00:10:49,572 --> 00:10:51,403 Terrorists! 34 00:10:54,677 --> 00:10:56,474 Get out, buddy! 35 00:11:08,991 --> 00:11:11,960 Everybody, get out! 36 00:11:29,378 --> 00:11:32,347 - Don't shoot him. - Hands up. 37 00:11:44,593 --> 00:11:46,117 Help. Help us. 38 00:11:46,295 --> 00:11:48,820 Arabs with guns. Help us. 39 00:11:48,998 --> 00:11:51,023 Arabs with guns. 40 00:11:51,200 --> 00:11:52,599 31 Connollystrasse. 41 00:11:55,371 --> 00:11:57,168 Come on. 42 00:11:59,575 --> 00:12:02,976 Keep going. Keep going! 43 00:12:05,681 --> 00:12:08,775 - You. Against the wall. - Send in their guide. 44 00:12:09,385 --> 00:12:10,818 Get over here, get over here. 45 00:12:10,986 --> 00:12:12,886 You too. You too. 46 00:12:17,359 --> 00:12:19,122 Put your hands up. 47 00:12:20,429 --> 00:12:23,091 None of your friends can hear you here. 48 00:12:25,901 --> 00:12:27,493 Now... 49 00:12:27,837 --> 00:12:30,169 ...if you lead me to the rest of your delegation... 50 00:12:30,339 --> 00:12:33,672 ...and announce yourself at the door, I will let you go. 51 00:12:36,679 --> 00:12:38,613 Where is Lalkin? 52 00:12:38,814 --> 00:12:40,543 Weinberger? 53 00:12:44,920 --> 00:12:47,081 Get up against the wall. 54 00:14:15,978 --> 00:14:17,445 Hands up. 55 00:14:18,814 --> 00:14:20,111 Help! Somebody! 56 00:14:40,035 --> 00:14:42,230 Better call the police. 57 00:14:44,006 --> 00:14:46,440 Any Israelis in there? 58 00:14:47,576 --> 00:14:49,476 Then who's in there? 59 00:14:50,312 --> 00:14:53,679 Uruguays. South Americans. 60 00:14:54,583 --> 00:14:56,073 How many Israelis in there? 61 00:15:17,740 --> 00:15:19,207 David. 62 00:15:19,375 --> 00:15:21,036 David. 63 00:15:21,777 --> 00:15:23,677 - Did you hear that? - What? 64 00:15:39,528 --> 00:15:40,893 Get up. 65 00:15:41,063 --> 00:15:42,655 Move. 66 00:15:42,998 --> 00:15:44,727 Hands on your head. 67 00:15:51,206 --> 00:15:52,764 Move. 68 00:16:45,995 --> 00:16:48,122 - Did you hear that? - Sounded like automatic fire. 69 00:17:00,376 --> 00:17:01,741 Go on! 70 00:17:19,528 --> 00:17:20,756 Hey! 71 00:17:34,243 --> 00:17:35,608 Stop! 72 00:17:57,366 --> 00:17:59,027 Go back. 73 00:19:54,483 --> 00:19:56,212 Schreiber. 74 00:19:59,221 --> 00:20:01,246 My God. 75 00:20:01,423 --> 00:20:03,414 How many hostages? 76 00:20:04,660 --> 00:20:07,254 Well, send a man over there and find out. 77 00:20:07,429 --> 00:20:10,421 Not from the Olympic Village. One of my men. 78 00:20:10,966 --> 00:20:15,630 Also, send 20 men and seal off all the access routes to Building 31. 79 00:20:15,804 --> 00:20:17,965 Surround it without the terrorists seeing you. 80 00:21:02,050 --> 00:21:05,850 You will tell your superiors that any attempt to interfere with our mission... 81 00:21:06,021 --> 00:21:09,184 ...will bring about the immediate liquidation of all Zionist prisoners. 82 00:21:09,358 --> 00:21:11,383 How do we know what prisoners you have? 83 00:21:58,173 --> 00:22:02,439 Dr. Schreiber, our men have surrounded Building 31... 84 00:22:02,644 --> 00:22:05,977 ...but the East German delegation refuses to move. 85 00:22:07,516 --> 00:22:10,246 Go over there. Remind them that they're in West Germany... 86 00:22:10,419 --> 00:22:13,149 ...and tell them to get out. - Right. 87 00:22:18,060 --> 00:22:20,961 "The revolutionary organization Black September... 88 00:22:21,129 --> 00:22:24,826 ...demands that by 9 a.m., the Israeli military regime... 89 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:28,299 ...free 236 revolutionary prisoners... 90 00:22:28,470 --> 00:22:31,633 ...whose names are listed herewith." 91 00:22:34,910 --> 00:22:38,346 They're also asking Bonn for three long-distance planes... 92 00:22:38,513 --> 00:22:42,574 ...to carry them and their hostages to a country of their choice. 93 00:22:43,118 --> 00:22:45,552 "If the deadline is not met... 94 00:22:45,721 --> 00:22:50,181 ...the Zionist prisoners will be executed forthwith." 95 00:22:51,326 --> 00:22:53,157 The Olympics. 96 00:22:53,328 --> 00:22:56,764 Six years we have worked for this dream here in Munich... 97 00:22:56,932 --> 00:22:58,524 ...and now this. 98 00:22:58,900 --> 00:23:01,460 Mayor Troger, it's not just Munich. 99 00:23:01,636 --> 00:23:03,797 It's our whole country. 100 00:23:04,806 --> 00:23:07,639 Six million ghosts have come back to haunt us. 101 00:23:09,311 --> 00:23:10,744 Gentlemen... 102 00:23:10,912 --> 00:23:14,473 ...the problem is that we have several heavily armed men... 103 00:23:14,649 --> 00:23:16,810 ...holding as many as 10 hostages... 104 00:23:16,985 --> 00:23:20,716 ...in a highly populated area of the Olympic Village. 105 00:23:20,889 --> 00:23:23,289 They've already killed at least one man. 106 00:23:23,458 --> 00:23:26,188 And our job is to see that they kill no more. 107 00:23:27,229 --> 00:23:30,630 It seems to me that only the Israeli government can prevent that. 108 00:23:31,967 --> 00:23:33,730 Minister Merk... 109 00:23:33,902 --> 00:23:36,063 ...the crime is occurring here. 110 00:23:36,238 --> 00:23:37,899 It's our responsibility. 111 00:23:39,141 --> 00:23:43,373 It is obvious they picked the Olympics in order to draw maximum attention... 112 00:23:43,545 --> 00:23:46,480 ...to their political grievances over Palestine. 113 00:23:46,648 --> 00:23:49,583 This is the same organization that slaughtered all those people... 114 00:23:49,751 --> 00:23:51,616 ...at Lod Airport last May. 115 00:23:51,820 --> 00:23:55,017 The International Olympics Committee must be informed... 116 00:23:55,190 --> 00:23:58,057 ...of any decisions we make. - All right. Let's get them here. 117 00:23:58,226 --> 00:23:59,921 Brundage, Daume, all the others. 118 00:24:00,095 --> 00:24:03,531 But I'll tell you, the only way to defuse a situation like this... 119 00:24:03,698 --> 00:24:06,428 ...is to start talking to the terrorists right now. 120 00:24:07,469 --> 00:24:09,369 But who will talk to them? 121 00:24:11,740 --> 00:24:14,868 Well, at the moment, none of us. 122 00:24:15,110 --> 00:24:17,704 Not even a policeman, because the uniform... 123 00:24:17,879 --> 00:24:20,074 ...would put them on the defensive. 124 00:24:20,449 --> 00:24:23,316 I think it should be a member of the Olympic security forces. 125 00:24:24,686 --> 00:24:26,779 And preferably a woman. 126 00:24:27,622 --> 00:24:29,817 Now do you believe us? 127 00:24:30,192 --> 00:24:33,059 We'll kill them all. Starting at 9:00. 128 00:24:33,795 --> 00:24:36,093 And then we throw their bodies in the street. 129 00:24:36,264 --> 00:24:38,198 Do you understand? 130 00:24:47,075 --> 00:24:48,565 Hello. 131 00:24:48,844 --> 00:24:50,402 What do you think you're doing here? 132 00:24:50,579 --> 00:24:53,639 Come down. I want to talk to you. 133 00:24:54,282 --> 00:24:56,113 Yeah, that's right, you. 134 00:25:17,572 --> 00:25:21,099 - What do you want? - Don't point that thing at me. 135 00:25:21,276 --> 00:25:23,039 I have no gun. 136 00:25:23,211 --> 00:25:26,510 I mean, it might go off, you know, and then what? 137 00:25:40,128 --> 00:25:41,356 Who are you? 138 00:25:41,596 --> 00:25:44,997 Fräulein Graes, of the Women's Olympic Security Service. 139 00:25:46,034 --> 00:25:48,127 We have no women in here. 140 00:25:48,637 --> 00:25:51,071 Think you can charm your way in because you're a woman? 141 00:25:51,239 --> 00:25:53,867 Well, you're speaking to me, aren't you? 142 00:25:54,142 --> 00:25:55,871 There's nothing wrong in that, is there? 143 00:25:58,146 --> 00:26:01,240 How many hostages do you have? What are their names? 144 00:26:01,416 --> 00:26:02,815 What's the difference? 145 00:26:02,984 --> 00:26:05,009 - You know we have them. - Yeah. 146 00:26:05,186 --> 00:26:08,019 But Israel will want to know who they're bargaining for. 147 00:26:08,189 --> 00:26:09,986 I mean, maybe you've killed them already. 148 00:26:10,158 --> 00:26:13,423 No. We did not come here to shed blood. 149 00:26:13,595 --> 00:26:15,825 We came here to take them all alive. 150 00:26:15,997 --> 00:26:18,932 To show the world that the fedayeen are not cruel warriors. 151 00:26:19,100 --> 00:26:22,160 Our only mission is to free our comrades from Israeli jails. 152 00:26:22,470 --> 00:26:25,667 But this is not Israel. Your comrades are not here... 153 00:26:25,840 --> 00:26:28,832 ...and you don't have 236 hostages in there. 154 00:26:29,878 --> 00:26:32,278 You seek justice in numbers? 155 00:26:32,447 --> 00:26:36,213 What about the millions of Palestinians evicted by the Jews? 156 00:26:36,651 --> 00:26:38,551 But why bring your holy war here? 157 00:26:38,853 --> 00:26:41,481 The world cannot stay blind to the tragedy of Palestine... 158 00:26:41,656 --> 00:26:42,918 ...here at the Olympics. 159 00:26:43,091 --> 00:26:45,218 We've been dead and forgotten for years now. 160 00:26:45,860 --> 00:26:49,352 Well, you know, we can do nothing about freeing political prisoners... 161 00:26:49,531 --> 00:26:51,158 ...in another country. 162 00:26:51,333 --> 00:26:53,233 We can only transmit your terms. 163 00:26:53,401 --> 00:26:55,869 Why not give us conditions that are possible to meet? 164 00:26:57,005 --> 00:26:58,734 I have. 165 00:26:58,940 --> 00:27:01,340 Free them all if you don't want the hostages to die. 166 00:27:07,148 --> 00:27:09,548 Good day, fräulein. 167 00:27:11,386 --> 00:27:13,013 Move. 168 00:28:23,925 --> 00:28:26,393 This is still the Olympics, gentlemen. 169 00:28:26,828 --> 00:28:28,762 They've gone on for nearly 3000 years... 170 00:28:31,700 --> 00:28:34,692 ...and no petty political hoodlums are going to stop them now. 171 00:28:35,103 --> 00:28:38,004 I am placing all the security forces in the Village... 172 00:28:38,173 --> 00:28:40,300 ...under Dr. Schreiber's police command. 173 00:28:41,076 --> 00:28:44,739 And I am here to give the full support and aid of the federal government. 174 00:28:46,648 --> 00:28:50,641 Thank you, Minister Genscher. I need all the help I can get. 175 00:28:51,052 --> 00:28:53,646 You've contained those Arabs over on Connollystrasse? 176 00:28:53,988 --> 00:28:59,016 We have the building surrounded. We're still waiting word from Israel. 177 00:28:59,427 --> 00:29:01,861 Until then, we're only working with one hand. 178 00:29:03,064 --> 00:29:05,157 Just so long as it's a firm hand. 179 00:29:36,931 --> 00:29:39,661 Some gentlemen want to talk to you. 180 00:29:40,201 --> 00:29:41,429 Talk means nothing. 181 00:29:42,804 --> 00:29:44,635 You said you didn't want to kill. 182 00:29:44,806 --> 00:29:46,865 You didn't say you didn't want to talk. 183 00:29:50,812 --> 00:29:52,370 Who are they? 184 00:29:52,547 --> 00:29:55,641 Dr. Schreiber of the Munich police... 185 00:29:55,817 --> 00:30:00,311 ...Bavarian Interior Minister Merk and a gentleman from Egypt... 186 00:30:00,688 --> 00:30:03,020 ...a member of the International Olympic Committee. 187 00:30:05,260 --> 00:30:06,750 Okay. 188 00:30:14,769 --> 00:30:16,737 Stop right there. 189 00:30:20,708 --> 00:30:23,609 We haven't an answer for you yet. 190 00:30:24,212 --> 00:30:28,080 In 10 minutes, if I don't have an affirmative response... 191 00:30:28,449 --> 00:30:31,441 ...I will kill a hostage right where you're standing. 192 00:30:31,753 --> 00:30:35,689 Look. You've got to believe us. We are doing everything we can. 193 00:30:35,857 --> 00:30:38,758 To show our good faith, the three of us are willing, right now... 194 00:30:38,927 --> 00:30:40,588 ...to take the place of the hostages. 195 00:30:43,298 --> 00:30:44,526 You are not my enemies. 196 00:30:45,033 --> 00:30:48,264 Brother, Israel has just received the list. 197 00:30:48,436 --> 00:30:51,428 It is a very long list indeed. Be reasonable. 198 00:30:51,606 --> 00:30:54,598 Give them time to study it before you take any action. 199 00:30:54,776 --> 00:30:57,074 They have had already reasonable time. 200 00:30:57,245 --> 00:31:00,578 Now each hour will cost them one hostage. 201 00:31:01,482 --> 00:31:04,110 That's not reasonable. It's plain murder. 202 00:31:05,153 --> 00:31:08,645 If you do that, your hostages are no longer hostages. 203 00:31:09,057 --> 00:31:12,254 They're just people you were going to kill anyway. 204 00:31:12,493 --> 00:31:14,358 And the whole world will know it. 205 00:31:17,799 --> 00:31:20,131 - How much time? - Six hours. 206 00:31:20,301 --> 00:31:21,791 That's ridiculous. 207 00:31:21,970 --> 00:31:25,303 Five hours, then. Please. 208 00:31:27,508 --> 00:31:29,203 Three. 209 00:31:31,312 --> 00:31:33,542 Twelve o'clock noon, then. 210 00:31:36,317 --> 00:31:38,444 It's the prime minister. 211 00:31:46,060 --> 00:31:48,119 Madam Prime Minister. 212 00:31:50,465 --> 00:31:52,399 Yes. We've managed to extend the deadline... 213 00:31:52,567 --> 00:31:54,592 ...three more hours till 12:00 noon. 214 00:31:54,969 --> 00:31:56,197 Thank God for that. 215 00:31:58,439 --> 00:32:01,772 I'll do everything in my power to free the Israeli athletes. 216 00:32:01,943 --> 00:32:05,470 But may I suggest that... That you make some offer. 217 00:32:05,647 --> 00:32:07,808 A partial promise. 218 00:32:07,982 --> 00:32:11,213 For example, if they will free the hostages... 219 00:32:11,386 --> 00:32:14,014 ...Israel will agree to turn loose... 220 00:32:14,589 --> 00:32:17,023 ...a portion of the Arab prisoners in... 221 00:32:17,191 --> 00:32:19,386 In a few days. 222 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:24,862 Mr. Chancellor, my position is a clear one. 223 00:32:25,033 --> 00:32:28,525 Israel will, under no conditions... 224 00:32:28,703 --> 00:32:33,231 ...make the slightest concession to terrorist blackmail. 225 00:32:34,042 --> 00:32:37,705 My government is completely behind me on this. 226 00:32:37,879 --> 00:32:40,370 These men are murderers. 227 00:32:40,548 --> 00:32:44,006 They have proven this over and over again. 228 00:32:44,185 --> 00:32:46,016 If we should give in... 229 00:32:46,187 --> 00:32:51,181 ...no Israeli anywhere in the world can feel safe. 230 00:32:51,492 --> 00:32:56,395 I am concerned only with the lives of the Israeli hostages in Munich... 231 00:32:56,564 --> 00:32:58,031 ...at this moment. 232 00:32:58,199 --> 00:33:00,565 Munich is a German city. 233 00:33:00,735 --> 00:33:04,671 The murder of Mr. Moshe Weinberger, and the taking hostage... 234 00:33:04,839 --> 00:33:07,433 ...of 10 athletes and officials... 235 00:33:07,608 --> 00:33:10,236 ...are domestic German crimes. 236 00:33:10,411 --> 00:33:14,609 I know that Germany would never abandon to terrorists... 237 00:33:14,782 --> 00:33:18,878 ...guests taken hostage in its territory. 238 00:33:19,053 --> 00:33:23,012 That is correct. But, please, I urge you to submit my suggestion... 239 00:33:23,191 --> 00:33:24,283 ...to your cabinet. 240 00:33:24,792 --> 00:33:30,628 I beg of you, Mr. Chancellor, do not abandon our children. 241 00:34:22,817 --> 00:34:24,045 Fräulein! 242 00:34:24,352 --> 00:34:27,446 Tell your friend Schreiber to get these men off the roofs... 243 00:34:27,622 --> 00:34:29,055 ...or I shoot a hostage. 244 00:34:29,424 --> 00:34:31,551 I give him 15 minutes. 245 00:34:52,313 --> 00:34:54,747 They have run into some telex trouble with Israel. 246 00:34:54,916 --> 00:34:58,579 Atmospheric conditions are very poor today. 247 00:35:01,556 --> 00:35:06,584 Well, let's hope for the sake of the hostages they quickly improve. 248 00:35:06,761 --> 00:35:08,820 How are the hostages? 249 00:35:12,300 --> 00:35:16,031 I'm only asking in case someone needs a doctor. 250 00:35:16,704 --> 00:35:18,831 No one needs a doctor any longer. 251 00:35:19,474 --> 00:35:21,874 Then there are more dead in there. 252 00:35:22,543 --> 00:35:24,306 Yes, one. 253 00:35:24,812 --> 00:35:26,439 Who is he? 254 00:35:27,115 --> 00:35:28,343 Tell me that much. 255 00:35:30,618 --> 00:35:32,950 Someone called Romano. A weightlifter. 256 00:35:33,121 --> 00:35:35,487 Why don't you stop all this killing? 257 00:35:35,656 --> 00:35:40,593 Look, we didn't mean to kill those two men, but we had no choice. 258 00:35:40,761 --> 00:35:44,390 We did not come here to kill anyone, especially Jews in Germany. 259 00:35:44,565 --> 00:35:47,932 - You know what the world will say. - They are saying it already. 260 00:35:49,137 --> 00:35:51,765 I just want to get my brothers out of jail. 261 00:35:51,939 --> 00:35:53,804 Your brothers? 262 00:35:54,709 --> 00:35:56,609 You mean, your comrades. 263 00:35:58,212 --> 00:36:00,680 No, two of my own brothers. 264 00:36:19,967 --> 00:36:23,733 In a word, the Israeli government is refusing to release... 265 00:36:23,905 --> 00:36:26,169 ...a single political prisoner. 266 00:36:26,374 --> 00:36:28,399 That is correct. 267 00:36:29,844 --> 00:36:33,405 Mr. Ambassador, do you know what this means? 268 00:36:34,415 --> 00:36:36,849 Unless the terrorists collapse... 269 00:36:37,018 --> 00:36:40,784 ...the only way to save your people now is by force. 270 00:36:41,322 --> 00:36:43,187 Are you willing to take that risk? 271 00:36:43,357 --> 00:36:48,351 Dr. Schreiber, what you plan to do now is entirely up to you. 272 00:37:04,912 --> 00:37:07,642 Dr. Schreiber would like to speak with you. 273 00:37:09,984 --> 00:37:12,316 Another last-minute appeal, Herr Doctor? 274 00:37:17,058 --> 00:37:18,787 Listen to me. 275 00:37:18,960 --> 00:37:21,827 Israel still hasn't had time to complete the files... 276 00:37:21,996 --> 00:37:23,224 ...on the 200 and some-odd... 277 00:37:23,397 --> 00:37:26,161 Then in nine minutes, we start shooting the hostages. 278 00:37:26,334 --> 00:37:28,700 - I asked you to listen... - Don't come any closer. 279 00:37:44,452 --> 00:37:47,819 If what you wanna do is murder Israelis... 280 00:37:47,989 --> 00:37:50,423 ...we can't do anything to stop you... 281 00:37:50,725 --> 00:37:54,217 ...any more than we can make a decision for another country. 282 00:37:54,395 --> 00:37:56,590 But have no illusions. 283 00:37:56,764 --> 00:38:00,530 If you kill them, we kill you. 284 00:38:00,701 --> 00:38:02,999 We are not afraid to die. 285 00:38:05,740 --> 00:38:10,234 In that case, you'll find us most obliging. 286 00:38:12,146 --> 00:38:13,579 Who is the new visitor? 287 00:38:15,783 --> 00:38:18,581 Mohammed Khadif of the Arab League. 288 00:38:31,198 --> 00:38:32,961 Paulo. 289 00:38:52,586 --> 00:38:56,454 Now, when we finish talk in good faith... 290 00:38:56,624 --> 00:38:59,286 ...I will return to the second floor where I've entrusted... 291 00:38:59,460 --> 00:39:01,894 ...the safety device of this weapon to my comrade. 292 00:39:02,063 --> 00:39:03,997 All right? Is that clear? 293 00:39:04,165 --> 00:39:06,531 We have not come here to trick you. 294 00:39:06,834 --> 00:39:08,597 We are all looking for a solution. 295 00:39:09,036 --> 00:39:10,731 There is only one solution: 296 00:39:10,905 --> 00:39:12,770 The liberation of all fedayeen prisoners... 297 00:39:12,940 --> 00:39:14,737 ...from the jails of occupied Palestine. 298 00:39:14,909 --> 00:39:16,877 You must understand. We are in the midst... 299 00:39:17,044 --> 00:39:20,502 ...of extremely delicate negotiations with Israel. 300 00:39:21,449 --> 00:39:24,350 Mohammed Khadif, have you, too, come to trick me? 301 00:39:26,754 --> 00:39:29,882 Brother, I speak to you as an Arab. 302 00:39:30,558 --> 00:39:34,722 I, too, wish to see our comrades released from Israeli prisons... 303 00:39:34,895 --> 00:39:38,160 ...but I don't want to see you hurt your own cause. 304 00:39:38,666 --> 00:39:44,104 Give the German more time to bargain with Israel for a final answer. 305 00:39:44,271 --> 00:39:46,102 Always more time. 306 00:39:46,273 --> 00:39:49,299 I give them an hour, they take two. I give them 20... 307 00:39:49,477 --> 00:39:52,105 They are doing everything they can. 308 00:39:52,513 --> 00:39:54,504 They don't want more Jews to die here. 309 00:39:54,682 --> 00:39:57,207 That's what will happen. And it will be on their heads... 310 00:39:57,385 --> 00:40:01,014 ...for all the world to see. - No, it will be on our heads. 311 00:40:01,322 --> 00:40:03,313 Show the world that we are human beings. 312 00:40:03,924 --> 00:40:06,791 You will never have a better opportunity. 313 00:40:07,962 --> 00:40:10,726 The West German authorities have authorized me... 314 00:40:10,898 --> 00:40:13,731 ...to offer you any amount of money you want... 315 00:40:13,901 --> 00:40:16,392 ...and safe conduct out of the country... 316 00:40:16,904 --> 00:40:19,429 ...if you will release the hostages. 317 00:40:19,607 --> 00:40:23,407 That kind of money would be very valuable to your organization. 318 00:40:24,879 --> 00:40:26,506 No, brother. 319 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:31,777 You mean well, but why bother me with such useless proposals? 320 00:40:31,952 --> 00:40:35,410 We don't want money. And we don't want to hurt anyone. 321 00:40:35,589 --> 00:40:38,387 We just want to get our comrades out of jail. 322 00:40:38,559 --> 00:40:42,552 - And we are prepared to die for it. - Then give them the time to do it. 323 00:40:42,830 --> 00:40:45,458 Give them until 5:00 at least. 324 00:40:46,100 --> 00:40:50,696 They have given me their word that nothing will be tried against you. 325 00:40:51,572 --> 00:40:54,166 Otherwise, I would not have come. 326 00:41:00,281 --> 00:41:05,150 All right. But if by 5:00 Israel has not answered yes... 327 00:41:05,319 --> 00:41:10,222 ...to all our demands, the executions will begin punctually. No more talking. 328 00:41:10,624 --> 00:41:12,922 Suspend the games? For how long? 329 00:41:14,361 --> 00:41:17,296 Until the crisis is resolved, Mr. Brundage. 330 00:41:20,734 --> 00:41:24,397 Well, I wouldn't oppose a temporary suspension. 331 00:41:24,572 --> 00:41:29,407 As a policeman, I'm against cancellation for a very simple reason. 332 00:41:29,577 --> 00:41:32,774 Tens of thousands of people are attending these games... 333 00:41:32,947 --> 00:41:36,974 ...and if they're cancelled, most will descend on Connollystrasse... 334 00:41:37,151 --> 00:41:39,278 ...making my job next to impossible. 335 00:41:39,453 --> 00:41:43,082 I'll have to divert hundreds of police in order to keep the crowds back. 336 00:41:43,624 --> 00:41:49,028 May I suggest a temporary suspension toward the end of the afternoon... 337 00:41:49,196 --> 00:41:52,188 ...when there is a normal break in the games anyway. 338 00:41:52,500 --> 00:41:55,663 All right. But then... 339 00:41:56,070 --> 00:41:57,401 ...what do we do now? 340 00:41:59,707 --> 00:42:03,438 I think we keep talking and hope they make a mistake. 341 00:42:11,852 --> 00:42:16,812 Your two brothers in prison, when did you last see them? 342 00:42:20,494 --> 00:42:24,225 Two years ago. A family reunion. 343 00:42:26,333 --> 00:42:28,699 Your parents as well? 344 00:42:29,770 --> 00:42:31,397 Yes. 345 00:42:31,872 --> 00:42:33,897 They are separated now. 346 00:42:34,074 --> 00:42:37,043 But my mother still lives in Nazareth. 347 00:42:38,579 --> 00:42:42,777 But Nazareth, it is in Israel, no? 348 00:42:43,717 --> 00:42:45,309 Galilee. 349 00:42:46,720 --> 00:42:48,881 My mother is a Jew, as a matter of fact. 350 00:42:51,158 --> 00:42:53,149 Why do you look so surprised? 351 00:42:53,627 --> 00:42:55,185 You know, I was born in Nazareth... 352 00:42:55,362 --> 00:42:58,092 ...Iong before it was occupied by the Zionists. 353 00:43:04,438 --> 00:43:06,167 My father is Jordanian. 354 00:43:10,210 --> 00:43:11,939 What does he do? 355 00:43:12,813 --> 00:43:14,747 He's a merchant. 356 00:43:14,915 --> 00:43:16,712 He does very well. 357 00:43:18,752 --> 00:43:20,686 It's been a very good life. 358 00:43:20,854 --> 00:43:23,948 Always plenty of money, plenty of women. 359 00:43:24,458 --> 00:43:27,359 I've traveled and studied abroad. 360 00:43:31,732 --> 00:43:34,223 But all that means nothing now. 361 00:43:45,446 --> 00:43:47,971 There are five entrances to the apartment. 362 00:43:48,148 --> 00:43:51,140 The upper and lower windows, front and back. And the lobby door... 363 00:43:51,318 --> 00:43:53,582 ...which can be reached from underground and front. 364 00:43:53,754 --> 00:43:58,657 Minister Merk, a frontal assault like that would result in a massacre. 365 00:43:58,826 --> 00:44:02,023 We don't know how many hostages there are, where they are... 366 00:44:02,196 --> 00:44:03,424 ...or if they're together. 367 00:44:03,597 --> 00:44:07,033 And most frustrating, we don't know how many terrorists there are. 368 00:44:07,201 --> 00:44:11,763 What we do know is that they control an armed fortress. 369 00:44:12,673 --> 00:44:16,006 We've got to get inside and see where they are. 370 00:44:18,012 --> 00:44:19,877 Stop there. 371 00:44:22,049 --> 00:44:23,846 Put down the boxes. 372 00:45:05,459 --> 00:45:09,293 Now you can tell your policemen to go back and change their clothes. 373 00:45:09,463 --> 00:45:10,930 We can manage from here. 374 00:46:37,951 --> 00:46:41,785 - Who are they? - From the international youth camp. 375 00:47:17,958 --> 00:47:21,155 The radio broadcasts have been telling us for the last two hours... 376 00:47:21,328 --> 00:47:23,888 ...that Israel long ago rejected our demands... 377 00:47:24,064 --> 00:47:26,191 ...thereby sentencing their countrymen to death. 378 00:47:26,366 --> 00:47:30,359 Every radio station in the world is speculating as to what might happen. 379 00:47:30,537 --> 00:47:34,701 It doesn't matter. You've played around with us too long. 380 00:47:35,209 --> 00:47:38,235 We have decided to leave Germany with the hostages. 381 00:47:39,680 --> 00:47:42,911 In one hour, I want the three planes and crews... 382 00:47:43,083 --> 00:47:45,244 ...which we requested this morning. 383 00:47:45,819 --> 00:47:49,220 We shall fly to Egypt. When we land, we want to find waiting for us... 384 00:47:49,389 --> 00:47:51,755 ...at Cairo Airport every one of the prisoners... 385 00:47:51,925 --> 00:47:53,290 ...whose release we demanded. 386 00:47:53,560 --> 00:47:55,858 If they're not there, before leaving the plane... 387 00:47:56,029 --> 00:47:59,658 ...we will execute all the hostages. Without exception. 388 00:48:00,434 --> 00:48:01,765 A moment, please. 389 00:48:15,382 --> 00:48:20,513 What he is saying is that he does not wish to kill the hostages here. 390 00:48:20,687 --> 00:48:23,850 We certainly have no intention of letting them leave the country. 391 00:48:24,024 --> 00:48:26,993 Yes, but we can't let them know that. 392 00:48:30,664 --> 00:48:33,155 I warn you that trying to get three planes... 393 00:48:33,333 --> 00:48:36,769 ...in one hour is absolutely impossible. It will be hard enough to get one. 394 00:48:46,446 --> 00:48:48,710 All right. One will do. 395 00:48:48,882 --> 00:48:54,946 Good. But to find a long-range plane, service it, work out the transfer... 396 00:48:55,122 --> 00:48:57,454 ...all that could never be done in one hour. 397 00:48:57,624 --> 00:48:59,524 We would need at least three. 398 00:49:05,565 --> 00:49:07,123 Seven o'clock. No later. 399 00:49:07,501 --> 00:49:09,162 Just a minute. 400 00:49:09,503 --> 00:49:12,495 How do we know the Israelis are still alive? 401 00:49:12,673 --> 00:49:16,632 Before we fulfill our end of the bargain, I insist that we see them. 402 00:49:20,647 --> 00:49:23,946 Get a Jew. Bring him to the window. 403 00:49:29,790 --> 00:49:33,351 That one. Untie his legs. 404 00:49:38,332 --> 00:49:40,061 Come. 405 00:49:40,233 --> 00:49:42,030 Up! 406 00:49:56,383 --> 00:49:59,841 - Good day, gentlemen. - Good day, dear sir. 407 00:50:00,020 --> 00:50:02,648 I am Bruno Merk, minister of the interior... 408 00:50:02,823 --> 00:50:04,415 ...for the free state of Bavaria. 409 00:50:04,858 --> 00:50:07,520 I am Andre Spitzer... 410 00:50:07,694 --> 00:50:11,824 ...fencing master and coach of the Israeli Olympic team. 411 00:50:12,165 --> 00:50:15,191 We want you to know that we are doing everything humanly possible... 412 00:50:15,369 --> 00:50:18,463 ...to get you released. - I thank you, sir... 413 00:50:19,106 --> 00:50:21,336 ...in the name of all my comrades. 414 00:50:21,742 --> 00:50:25,701 - How many of you are still alive? - No, don't answer that. 415 00:50:33,353 --> 00:50:37,153 - Ask only what we agreed on. - Listen, you animal. 416 00:50:37,324 --> 00:50:39,849 No blackmail in the world can make us accept the word... 417 00:50:40,027 --> 00:50:42,860 ...of a single Israeli with a gun in his back. 418 00:50:43,030 --> 00:50:47,057 We're not doing a damn thing for you until we've seen every hostage alive. 419 00:50:47,234 --> 00:50:50,499 And what's more, we are not letting a single hostage go anywhere... 420 00:50:50,670 --> 00:50:52,501 ...unless he agrees to it. 421 00:50:57,110 --> 00:50:58,839 One moment. 422 00:51:08,188 --> 00:51:11,715 They're scared. They know Israel won't deal with them. 423 00:51:11,892 --> 00:51:13,792 They wanna get out of here. 424 00:51:14,194 --> 00:51:17,561 - Has Chancellor Brandt arrived yet? - He has just arrived in the Village. 425 00:51:17,731 --> 00:51:20,029 Go and transmit their new demands to him. 426 00:51:20,200 --> 00:51:21,929 All right. 427 00:51:24,671 --> 00:51:27,401 To show you our humanity and goodwill... 428 00:51:27,674 --> 00:51:30,973 ...I will grant this favor to only two of you. 429 00:51:31,144 --> 00:51:36,275 Dr. Schreiber and you, Mr. Genscher. Take off your coats. 430 00:51:39,386 --> 00:51:41,081 He doesn't like you very much. 431 00:51:41,254 --> 00:51:43,518 He might simply add us to his collection. 432 00:51:43,690 --> 00:51:46,853 Maybe. Maybe not. 433 00:52:42,182 --> 00:52:46,016 Gentlemen, I'm Manfred Schreiber of the Munich police... 434 00:52:46,186 --> 00:52:49,280 ...and this is Mr. Genscher of the federal government. 435 00:52:49,456 --> 00:52:50,684 - Hello. - Hello. 436 00:52:50,857 --> 00:52:53,485 You have all been told of the commander's decision... 437 00:52:53,660 --> 00:52:56,823 ...to fly all of you to Cairo? - Yes, we have. 438 00:52:56,997 --> 00:52:59,989 I want to make our position clear. 439 00:53:00,167 --> 00:53:04,069 We cannot allow this unless each and every one of you... 440 00:53:04,237 --> 00:53:06,330 ...agrees to leave the Olympic Village. 441 00:53:06,506 --> 00:53:11,273 Dr. Schreiber, whether we leave the Olympic Village or not... 442 00:53:11,444 --> 00:53:13,708 ...we know we are dead men. 443 00:53:14,114 --> 00:53:15,513 There are nine hostages. 444 00:53:15,682 --> 00:53:18,446 Altogether on the second floor rear bedroom. 445 00:53:18,618 --> 00:53:20,916 Could you identify their pictures? 446 00:53:21,087 --> 00:53:25,456 Yes. Was there a terrorist on the balcony when we were inside? 447 00:53:25,625 --> 00:53:29,459 No. He went in when you did. There was just the one outside with us. 448 00:53:29,629 --> 00:53:31,563 How many did you see inside? 449 00:53:31,731 --> 00:53:35,565 - Four, including the leader. - Then there are only five. 450 00:53:36,102 --> 00:53:41,005 I don't know. The doors to the back bedroom were closed downstairs... 451 00:53:41,174 --> 00:53:43,369 ...and then there's the front room upstairs. 452 00:53:43,543 --> 00:53:45,875 Might have been more. 453 00:53:54,688 --> 00:53:57,919 Herr Schreiber? General Zamir is here. 454 00:54:04,231 --> 00:54:07,928 - Manfred Schreiber, how do you do? - How do you do, sir? 455 00:54:15,742 --> 00:54:19,234 They say President Sadat has still not returned to the capital. 456 00:54:20,680 --> 00:54:24,582 Then tell them I wish to speak to Prime Minister Sedki. 457 00:54:26,052 --> 00:54:28,987 - David Marc Berger, the American. - American? 458 00:54:29,623 --> 00:54:33,457 Yeah, dual citizenship. He's engaged to an Israeli girl. 459 00:54:33,627 --> 00:54:37,620 He was badly beaten. He has a bandage on his shoulder. 460 00:54:38,598 --> 00:54:42,432 Ze'ev Friedman, our bambino weightlifter. 461 00:54:43,770 --> 00:54:47,797 - Yossef Gutfreund. - He's been beaten around the face. 462 00:54:48,575 --> 00:54:50,099 None of them complained. 463 00:54:51,111 --> 00:54:53,272 Eliezer Halfin, wrestler. 464 00:54:58,818 --> 00:55:00,115 This must be the dead one. 465 00:55:00,654 --> 00:55:02,747 I didn't see his face. 466 00:55:03,123 --> 00:55:04,784 Romano. 467 00:55:05,659 --> 00:55:08,890 Do you know that this big bruiser was a window dresser? 468 00:55:10,263 --> 00:55:14,757 He went out yesterday to look at the window displays in Munich. 469 00:55:16,803 --> 00:55:18,668 Young Mark Slavin. 470 00:55:19,372 --> 00:55:22,273 He only left Russia four months ago. 471 00:55:23,977 --> 00:55:26,207 Amitzur Shapira, our track coach. 472 00:55:28,615 --> 00:55:30,708 Kehat Shorr. 473 00:55:33,520 --> 00:55:35,147 Spitzer, of course. 474 00:55:37,123 --> 00:55:40,024 Yacov Springer. 475 00:55:46,066 --> 00:55:47,829 Poor Moshe. 476 00:55:51,271 --> 00:55:53,102 Excuse me. 477 00:56:01,348 --> 00:56:03,179 May I ask... 478 00:56:04,150 --> 00:56:09,019 ...Dr. Schreiber, what is preventing an immediate assault on Building 31? 479 00:56:10,523 --> 00:56:14,926 General, the latest demands have been telexed to Jerusalem. 480 00:56:16,663 --> 00:56:20,064 And Chancellor Brandt is still trying to get through to Cairo. 481 00:56:20,233 --> 00:56:23,566 Now whether these diplomatic efforts succeed or not... 482 00:56:23,970 --> 00:56:27,599 ...we're still going through with the plan to transfer the terrorists... 483 00:56:27,774 --> 00:56:29,935 ...and the nine hostages to the airport. 484 00:56:31,811 --> 00:56:34,279 You mean that you're going to...? 485 00:56:34,447 --> 00:56:37,610 We have no intention of letting them leave Germany. 486 00:56:41,321 --> 00:56:43,050 Good evening, Mr. Prime Minister. 487 00:56:45,625 --> 00:56:47,252 I can't hear you very clearly. 488 00:56:47,427 --> 00:56:50,954 I said, good evening, Mr. Prime Minister. 489 00:56:51,664 --> 00:56:54,258 To what do I owe the honor of this call? 490 00:56:55,368 --> 00:56:58,667 The perpetrators of the Connollystrasse attack... 491 00:56:58,838 --> 00:57:02,899 ...have announced they want to go to Cairo with their hostages, sir. 492 00:57:03,076 --> 00:57:06,512 The final ultimatum expires in... Heinz? 493 00:57:06,813 --> 00:57:09,805 In one hour and 40 minutes. 494 00:57:10,216 --> 00:57:12,776 We would be willing to let them go... 495 00:57:12,952 --> 00:57:17,582 ...if you will agree to intervene the moment the plane lands in Cairo... 496 00:57:18,024 --> 00:57:21,960 ...to ensure that the fedayeen do not kill the hostages. 497 00:57:22,128 --> 00:57:25,894 And that the plane will immediately be able to continue safely... 498 00:57:26,065 --> 00:57:29,193 ...on to Israel with the nine athletes. 499 00:57:29,369 --> 00:57:32,031 I do not believe your plan a valid solution. 500 00:57:32,205 --> 00:57:35,368 At any rate, it is unworkable. This is not an Egyptian matter. 501 00:57:36,009 --> 00:57:42,107 Mr. Prime Minister, I am asking you to join in a plan to save human lives. 502 00:57:42,282 --> 00:57:45,843 I fail to see how or why Egypt should be involved... 503 00:57:46,019 --> 00:57:48,283 ...in what is taking place in Munich. 504 00:57:49,289 --> 00:57:53,658 Because, sir, the fedayeen plan to fly to Egypt. 505 00:57:54,060 --> 00:57:56,824 Good night, Mr. Chancellor. 506 00:58:03,069 --> 00:58:05,697 The Riem Airport is too close to town. 507 00:58:05,872 --> 00:58:08,363 It's much too large to contain. 508 00:58:08,842 --> 00:58:11,970 They could take more hostages there, or even another plane. 509 00:58:12,145 --> 00:58:16,343 And we'd never convince the terrorists to make that short a helicopter trip. 510 00:58:17,016 --> 00:58:18,574 A helicopter? 511 00:58:19,986 --> 00:58:22,454 I don't wanna transport them by car or by bus... 512 00:58:22,622 --> 00:58:25,284 ...because they'd commandeer it right to the aircraft steps. 513 00:58:25,458 --> 00:58:27,892 I've got to get them to walk out in the open. 514 00:58:30,296 --> 00:58:31,593 Fürstenfeldbruck. 515 00:58:43,510 --> 00:58:45,102 Stand by your cars, please. 516 00:58:45,278 --> 00:58:48,475 You'll be getting instructions soon. All right? 517 00:59:01,995 --> 00:59:04,589 In my opinion, gentlemen... 518 00:59:04,764 --> 00:59:08,393 ...the longer you negotiate, the more important you make them feel. 519 00:59:08,568 --> 00:59:11,594 As long as we keep them talking, there will be no more killings. 520 00:59:11,771 --> 00:59:14,740 A blitzkrieg now would only lose more hostages. 521 00:59:15,041 --> 00:59:19,034 Some may die, yes, but others may be saved. 522 00:59:19,212 --> 00:59:22,875 Your parleying may end in having them all killed. 523 00:59:24,551 --> 00:59:26,485 Would you wait here, general? 524 00:59:48,074 --> 00:59:49,837 Is our plane ready? 525 00:59:50,009 --> 00:59:53,570 - It won't be ready before 8. - You said 7. 526 00:59:53,746 --> 00:59:57,147 The simple fact is we are having trouble getting a crew to volunteer. 527 00:59:57,317 --> 00:59:58,750 Have you heard from Israel? 528 01:00:00,353 --> 01:00:02,548 - Frankly, no. - I've had enough. 529 01:00:02,722 --> 01:00:05,816 I told you, we're not going to let you play around with us any longer! 530 01:00:06,426 --> 01:00:08,656 You can kill all of us right here, right now... 531 01:00:08,828 --> 01:00:12,662 ...that still won't get you your plane. We need a few more hours. 532 01:00:28,748 --> 01:00:31,774 At 9:00, I want two buses waiting for us... 533 01:00:31,951 --> 01:00:34,078 ...at the underground door to Building 31. 534 01:00:35,188 --> 01:00:37,588 You hear those people out there? 535 01:00:37,757 --> 01:00:40,453 They're just itching to get their hands on you. 536 01:00:40,627 --> 01:00:44,256 If we drove you out of here, a million of them would tear you apart. 537 01:00:44,430 --> 01:00:48,491 Come on, doctor. Riem is only 8 kilometers from here. 538 01:00:48,668 --> 01:00:51,398 If only you could give us a motorcycle escort. 539 01:00:51,571 --> 01:00:54,199 They'd brush aside the escort and hang you. 540 01:00:54,941 --> 01:00:57,307 Crowds are beginning to gather at Riem Airport. 541 01:00:57,477 --> 01:01:01,538 They are ready to fight with their bare hands to save the Israelis. 542 01:01:02,348 --> 01:01:05,215 Your German guilt runs deep. 543 01:01:05,785 --> 01:01:07,548 You, sir... 544 01:01:08,121 --> 01:01:10,112 ...you don't know the meaning of guilt. 545 01:01:12,425 --> 01:01:16,225 We're flying you to Fürstenfeldbruck by helicopter at 9:00. 546 01:01:16,396 --> 01:01:17,863 Have your hostages ready. 547 01:01:26,839 --> 01:01:30,366 We will have a controlled situation out here. 548 01:01:30,543 --> 01:01:33,137 The field is completely fenced in... 549 01:01:33,312 --> 01:01:37,305 ...to keep out crowds and prevent any escape. 550 01:01:37,884 --> 01:01:40,250 That's where the plane will be. 551 01:01:42,188 --> 01:01:45,988 A hundred police have already sealed off the base around the tower... 552 01:01:46,159 --> 01:01:49,458 ...and they're backed by 200 more around the fence. 553 01:01:49,629 --> 01:01:52,223 We've assembled two squads of motorized police... 554 01:01:52,398 --> 01:01:54,628 ...and six armored cars. 555 01:01:54,801 --> 01:01:58,396 And also a shock commando group of 23 men... 556 01:01:58,571 --> 01:02:01,734 ...with bulletproof vests, in case they're needed. 557 01:02:01,908 --> 01:02:05,036 Now, the first helicopter will land just about here. 558 01:02:11,517 --> 01:02:13,644 Herr Feldhaus is my deputy chief. 559 01:02:13,820 --> 01:02:16,721 He's in charge of the entire operation here at the airport. 560 01:02:16,889 --> 01:02:21,383 These men here, they are the finest marksmen in the Bavarian police. 561 01:02:21,561 --> 01:02:23,586 You mean they're not Bundeswehr soldiers? 562 01:02:23,763 --> 01:02:26,926 I can assure you, the Bundeswehr has no sharper eyes... 563 01:02:27,100 --> 01:02:30,536 ...nor steadier hands than our own Bavarian police. 564 01:02:30,703 --> 01:02:34,104 Here, let me show you the five sniping points we have selected. 565 01:02:34,674 --> 01:02:37,234 The other helicopter will go down right about there... 566 01:02:37,410 --> 01:02:39,537 ...forming a line with the 737... 567 01:02:39,712 --> 01:02:42,579 ...which will be standing approximately 80 meters away... 568 01:02:42,749 --> 01:02:44,410 ...right over there. 569 01:02:44,784 --> 01:02:47,412 There will be three marksmen up here. 570 01:02:47,587 --> 01:02:50,454 One down below and one behind the hut. 571 01:02:50,623 --> 01:02:52,921 That whole area down there will be too dark. 572 01:02:53,359 --> 01:02:57,159 We're putting in more lights. Don't worry, it will be as clear as day. 573 01:02:57,730 --> 01:02:58,958 Make sure. 574 01:02:59,132 --> 01:03:03,535 Excuse me, but why are there only five sniping positions? 575 01:03:03,903 --> 01:03:06,770 According to the number of known terrorists. 576 01:03:06,939 --> 01:03:09,931 But you can't be sure there are not more than five. 577 01:03:10,109 --> 01:03:11,440 You're right, general. 578 01:03:11,611 --> 01:03:14,739 We have nine other marksmen in reserve. 579 01:03:20,620 --> 01:03:22,485 What do you think, general? 580 01:03:24,524 --> 01:03:26,515 The layout here... 581 01:03:26,692 --> 01:03:28,626 ...disturbs me. 582 01:03:28,795 --> 01:03:30,695 Really disturbs me. 583 01:03:31,464 --> 01:03:34,456 I think the attack should take place in the Village... 584 01:03:34,634 --> 01:03:38,297 ...before the hostages even reach the helicopter. 585 01:03:42,775 --> 01:03:44,766 If it's possible... 586 01:03:45,311 --> 01:03:47,506 ...we'll try the Village first. 587 01:05:23,976 --> 01:05:28,436 Gentlemen, Cairo refuses to intervene. 588 01:05:28,614 --> 01:05:30,775 The terrorists promise to kill the hostages... 589 01:05:30,950 --> 01:05:34,044 ...if Israel refuses to negotiate. 590 01:05:36,289 --> 01:05:38,257 We must draw the line. 591 01:05:38,824 --> 01:05:41,156 An honorable nation does not get rid of its guests... 592 01:05:41,327 --> 01:05:43,659 ...by shipping them outside of its borders... 593 01:05:43,829 --> 01:05:46,389 ...tied up like packages of unregistered freight. 594 01:05:46,899 --> 01:05:51,927 Nor can we stand with arms crossed while our guests are murdered. 595 01:05:59,612 --> 01:06:01,239 I see no helicopters. 596 01:06:02,315 --> 01:06:05,079 The pilots couldn't land between these buildings. 597 01:06:05,251 --> 01:06:09,017 They're parked on the lawn outside of the administration building. 598 01:06:10,089 --> 01:06:12,887 - How do we get there? - We go through the underground. 599 01:06:13,059 --> 01:06:15,755 It comes up outside G1. 600 01:06:19,265 --> 01:06:21,859 - I want to see the route first. - All right, let's go. 601 01:06:22,034 --> 01:06:24,229 How long will it take? There and back? 602 01:06:25,638 --> 01:06:28,106 - Four minutes. - lf in four minutes I'm not back... 603 01:06:28,274 --> 01:06:30,834 ...my comrades will begin shooting hostages. One a minute. 604 01:06:31,010 --> 01:06:32,477 Now, don't hold me to that. 605 01:06:32,645 --> 01:06:35,978 I don't know how fast you walk or how many questions you might ask... 606 01:06:36,148 --> 01:06:39,640 ...or how many stops we might have to make for security reasons. 607 01:06:42,588 --> 01:06:43,816 How far is it? 608 01:06:43,990 --> 01:06:47,221 Through the underground, I'd say about 300 meters. 609 01:06:49,195 --> 01:06:50,662 Six minutes. 610 01:06:50,830 --> 01:06:52,058 Wait. 611 01:06:59,805 --> 01:07:01,329 The torch. 612 01:07:20,493 --> 01:07:25,260 You, that side. You, next to me. You, behind me. 613 01:07:57,630 --> 01:08:02,932 If anyone makes a false move, I will drop this grenade, understand? 614 01:08:55,788 --> 01:08:57,346 Why are they so far apart? 615 01:08:57,523 --> 01:09:03,462 Look, the Air Ministry requires that they be that far apart. That's all. 616 01:09:51,510 --> 01:09:54,240 You've already used three and a half minutes. 617 01:10:08,227 --> 01:10:11,754 Salah, it's okay. We are back. Tell Tony. 618 01:10:26,145 --> 01:10:27,942 The route is no good. 619 01:10:29,315 --> 01:10:31,579 I cannot see your men down here, Schreiber. 620 01:10:31,750 --> 01:10:34,378 I can smell them all over the place. 621 01:10:35,020 --> 01:10:37,818 So I have decided that we should go to the helicopters by bus. 622 01:10:37,990 --> 01:10:40,220 This is ridiculous. 623 01:10:40,392 --> 01:10:42,223 How long do you think you can go on? 624 01:10:42,394 --> 01:10:44,828 As long as I hold the hostages. 625 01:10:45,130 --> 01:10:48,622 I want a large bus here, in front of this door, in 15 minutes. 626 01:10:50,669 --> 01:10:52,603 Thirty minutes. 627 01:10:55,941 --> 01:10:59,308 All right, 30 minutes. But no booby traps. 628 01:10:59,778 --> 01:11:01,712 You must first give me your word... 629 01:11:01,880 --> 01:11:05,407 ...that no German citizen who aids in transportation from this building... 630 01:11:05,584 --> 01:11:09,520 ...to your final destination shall be in any way harmed or taken hostage. 631 01:11:10,689 --> 01:11:13,123 You have my word on that. 632 01:11:18,564 --> 01:11:20,327 Damn him. 633 01:11:34,947 --> 01:11:37,177 I already told you, no more deadlines. 634 01:11:37,349 --> 01:11:41,843 No, it's just me. I'm out of cigarettes. 635 01:12:00,873 --> 01:12:03,967 - I was thinking. - What? 636 01:12:04,310 --> 01:12:06,141 You say if Israel doesn't concede... 637 01:12:06,312 --> 01:12:09,907 ...you're going to kill the hostages. - Yes. 638 01:12:10,082 --> 01:12:14,451 Whether here or in Cairo, kill them nonetheless? 639 01:12:15,120 --> 01:12:16,553 Yes. 640 01:12:16,722 --> 01:12:19,850 Even if maybe you don't want to? 641 01:12:21,894 --> 01:12:23,657 Yes. 642 01:12:26,465 --> 01:12:28,797 You never would have done this unless you thought... 643 01:12:28,967 --> 01:12:31,401 ...there was a good chance Israel would negotiate. 644 01:12:31,570 --> 01:12:33,197 But now, you... 645 01:12:33,372 --> 01:12:36,830 You're dangling from your own ultimatum. 646 01:12:37,009 --> 01:12:39,910 What if you simply walked away from it? 647 01:12:40,179 --> 01:12:44,309 Just left, right now. They've promised you safe conduct. 648 01:12:45,918 --> 01:12:48,113 Listen to me. 649 01:12:48,921 --> 01:12:52,084 Millions of people are watching you right now. 650 01:12:52,257 --> 01:12:54,452 Watching you and me talking in front of this door. 651 01:12:54,626 --> 01:12:56,924 It's so crazy. 652 01:12:57,129 --> 01:13:02,465 They're afraid of you. They're afraid for you too. 653 01:13:04,002 --> 01:13:05,629 Imagine what the world would feel... 654 01:13:05,804 --> 01:13:09,570 ...if you suddenly spared those nine men in there. 655 01:13:09,875 --> 01:13:13,106 They're not only Israelis anymore, they're men. 656 01:13:13,278 --> 01:13:17,146 Sons and husbands, people we've come to know. 657 01:13:18,851 --> 01:13:22,309 Fräulein, you're asking me to show the world that I'm a coward. 658 01:13:23,122 --> 01:13:25,090 Is that it, then? 659 01:13:25,657 --> 01:13:28,490 They're going to die because of your vanity? 660 01:13:28,727 --> 01:13:30,695 It is vanity when you ask me to walk away... 661 01:13:30,863 --> 01:13:33,661 ...so the world will think I'm not a bad man after all. 662 01:13:34,133 --> 01:13:38,832 No. I'm asking you to stop the killing. 663 01:13:40,339 --> 01:13:43,831 I only want my brothers out of jail. 664 01:13:57,156 --> 01:14:00,592 I still believe we should hit them in the underground. 665 01:14:00,759 --> 01:14:04,320 That would have been fine until they asked for the bus. 666 01:14:05,330 --> 01:14:09,266 There will still be at least 10 meters between the bus and the metal door. 667 01:14:09,435 --> 01:14:10,834 Look, we agreed not to shoot... 668 01:14:11,003 --> 01:14:14,029 ...until at least half of the hostages were present. 669 01:14:14,206 --> 01:14:16,674 The others are almost certain to die. 670 01:14:16,842 --> 01:14:19,106 They will be killed anyway if you do not strike... 671 01:14:19,278 --> 01:14:21,872 ...at the first opportunity, getting on the bus. 672 01:14:22,047 --> 01:14:24,607 But certainly before getting on the helicopter. 673 01:14:24,783 --> 01:14:27,377 It is simply too great a risk to stage a shooting match... 674 01:14:27,553 --> 01:14:29,714 ...in front of the administration building. 675 01:14:29,888 --> 01:14:32,186 They would spray the area with automatic fire. 676 01:14:32,357 --> 01:14:35,155 That's the whole point of the airport ambush. 677 01:14:35,327 --> 01:14:37,261 They have to walk in the open. 678 01:14:37,729 --> 01:14:41,961 But you told me, sir... 679 01:14:42,134 --> 01:14:45,001 ...that you had serious doubts about the layout... 680 01:14:45,170 --> 01:14:47,434 ...about the lighting at Fürstenfeldbruck. 681 01:14:49,141 --> 01:14:51,166 I still have. 682 01:14:51,643 --> 01:14:54,771 But at least we've got a controlled situation. 683 01:14:55,147 --> 01:14:56,910 The bus is just arriving. 684 01:14:59,418 --> 01:15:01,386 Dr. Schreiber. 685 01:15:05,457 --> 01:15:07,425 I have a request. 686 01:15:07,593 --> 01:15:11,529 That I be allowed to go along with the Arabs and the hostages. 687 01:15:11,697 --> 01:15:13,392 Why? 688 01:15:14,833 --> 01:15:17,097 The man listens to me, you see. 689 01:15:17,269 --> 01:15:20,329 As long as I'm there, I don't think he will shoot anybody. 690 01:15:20,506 --> 01:15:22,701 There will be other Germans on that plane as well. 691 01:15:22,875 --> 01:15:27,141 Anneliese, the plane, if they ever get to it... 692 01:15:27,513 --> 01:15:30,107 ...will never get off the ground. 693 01:17:16,088 --> 01:17:18,682 Eight. My God, there are eight of them. 694 01:17:19,458 --> 01:17:22,894 We were right not to have tried anything during the transfer. 695 01:17:34,606 --> 01:17:36,301 Faster. 696 01:18:13,278 --> 01:18:16,679 Jan, call Deputy Feldhaus at Fürstenfeldbruck. 697 01:18:16,848 --> 01:18:18,839 Tell him the action is going to be there. 698 01:18:19,017 --> 01:18:20,882 Tell him I'm sending his men back... 699 01:18:21,053 --> 01:18:23,817 ...and that there are eight terrorists. Eight. 700 01:20:42,227 --> 01:20:44,195 Look up there. 701 01:20:49,501 --> 01:20:51,594 Closer. Close together. 702 01:20:51,770 --> 01:20:54,295 Captains Arbes and Vacano. 703 01:20:54,472 --> 01:20:58,101 When you land at Fürstenfeldbruck, open your doors... 704 01:20:58,276 --> 01:21:02,542 ...and get away from your copters as quickly as possible without running. 705 01:21:02,714 --> 01:21:06,844 But do not head for the 737. Understood? 706 01:21:07,018 --> 01:21:08,542 Roger. 707 01:21:14,526 --> 01:21:16,790 There are five of them. 708 01:21:17,362 --> 01:21:19,830 Five Arabs... 709 01:21:19,998 --> 01:21:22,193 ...out in the open. 710 01:21:26,571 --> 01:21:30,166 Not a chance. They're packed too close together. 711 01:22:18,990 --> 01:22:23,188 You are isolated out here, and so you men are on your own. 712 01:22:23,361 --> 01:22:25,693 If you can't find good positions for clear shots... 713 01:22:25,864 --> 01:22:27,923 ...get off the plane as fast as you can. 714 01:23:36,634 --> 01:23:39,831 They're going to cruise north before turning west. 715 01:23:40,005 --> 01:23:41,870 We'll head straight for Fürstenfeldbruck. 716 01:23:42,040 --> 01:23:45,203 We ought to beat them by about eight minutes, huh? 717 01:23:53,251 --> 01:23:55,685 God be with you. 718 01:23:56,054 --> 01:23:58,522 God be with you. 719 01:25:02,020 --> 01:25:04,352 - Did you get your men back? - Four minutes ago. 720 01:25:04,522 --> 01:25:06,513 They're all in position now. 721 01:25:32,417 --> 01:25:36,547 Where do you think you're taking us? We're supposed to be there by now. 722 01:25:45,396 --> 01:25:50,026 If this copter is not down in five minutes, I'm shooting one of you. 723 01:25:53,204 --> 01:25:56,139 Pirole Two, this is Pirole One, over. 724 01:25:57,008 --> 01:25:58,407 Pirole Two here. Go ahead. 725 01:25:58,576 --> 01:26:01,602 They're threatening us. They know we're circling. 726 01:26:01,779 --> 01:26:04,407 I'm heading straight to Fürstenfeldbruck, full speed. 727 01:26:04,582 --> 01:26:08,348 I'll call the tower. How's it going with you? Over. 728 01:26:08,520 --> 01:26:11,956 White hat here is getting real nervous. I was about to call you. 729 01:26:13,958 --> 01:26:15,118 Move it! Move it! 730 01:26:36,281 --> 01:26:38,374 We brought in all the lamps we could find. 731 01:26:38,550 --> 01:26:41,348 I've checked each position, all the men can see clearly. 732 01:26:41,519 --> 01:26:43,646 And I have eight armed men on the plane. 733 01:26:43,821 --> 01:26:50,124 But you can't do anything with only a few men 100 yards away. 734 01:26:50,295 --> 01:26:52,820 You've got to hit them from all sides at once. 735 01:26:52,997 --> 01:26:56,592 Get out in the open and fire at close range. 736 01:26:56,768 --> 01:26:59,236 - Where are the backup troops? - They're not yet here. 737 01:26:59,404 --> 01:27:01,838 The press leaked the word. All of Munich is on its way. 738 01:27:02,006 --> 01:27:05,339 There are huge bottlenecks on Routes 2 and 471. 739 01:27:05,743 --> 01:27:07,540 That's all we need. 740 01:27:08,947 --> 01:27:10,380 This is ridiculous. 741 01:27:10,548 --> 01:27:14,211 There isn't enough room. I mean, what can we do in here anyway? 742 01:27:14,385 --> 01:27:18,253 We're laying an ambush. Try to find a better position. 743 01:27:19,724 --> 01:27:21,385 There's no place to hide here. 744 01:27:21,826 --> 01:27:23,919 He's right, we can't do any good here. 745 01:27:24,095 --> 01:27:27,428 Let's get out of here and take positions outside. 746 01:28:38,202 --> 01:28:40,102 Turn out the lights. 747 01:29:14,672 --> 01:29:17,436 Halt! Get your hands up. 748 01:29:21,579 --> 01:29:23,638 What the hell are they doing? 749 01:29:23,815 --> 01:29:28,047 They are Arab terrorists. 750 01:29:28,219 --> 01:29:30,847 They are breaking their word. 751 01:29:31,022 --> 01:29:32,683 That makes 11 hostages. 752 01:29:42,734 --> 01:29:43,826 Thirteen. 753 01:30:03,821 --> 01:30:05,345 They're gonna check it out. 754 01:30:05,523 --> 01:30:08,253 Radio the cockpit, tell them two Arabs are coming aboard. 755 01:30:08,426 --> 01:30:10,986 Sir, there's no one on the plane. 756 01:30:11,462 --> 01:30:14,829 - What do you mean? - The men have left the plane, sir. 757 01:30:14,999 --> 01:30:18,059 For God's sakes, man, get down there and help the sharpshooters. 758 01:30:18,236 --> 01:30:20,864 Be ready with automatic fire when they get off that plane. 759 01:30:21,038 --> 01:30:22,835 Yes, sir. 760 01:30:23,241 --> 01:30:27,473 Who decides when to start shooting? 761 01:30:27,645 --> 01:30:31,012 Feldhaus. When he starts to shoot, the others follow suit. 762 01:31:07,351 --> 01:31:09,615 We've been tricked, comrade. 763 01:31:11,055 --> 01:31:12,682 Damn it. 764 01:31:42,487 --> 01:31:44,114 Fire when you're ready. 765 01:31:59,637 --> 01:32:01,104 Damn, he's still up! 766 01:32:29,634 --> 01:32:32,660 What the hell are we waiting for? Why don't we return the fire? 767 01:32:32,837 --> 01:32:35,465 Not while there are still hostages on those helicopters. 768 01:32:55,860 --> 01:32:57,691 There he goes again! 769 01:33:12,777 --> 01:33:14,404 Come on, come on! 770 01:33:19,417 --> 01:33:20,884 Come on. 771 01:33:37,101 --> 01:33:39,069 Where are those armored vehicles? 772 01:33:39,236 --> 01:33:43,263 How will you use armor in a situation like this? 773 01:33:51,949 --> 01:33:53,246 This is Manfred Schreiber. 774 01:33:54,318 --> 01:33:56,548 Throw down your weapons and surrender. 775 01:33:57,054 --> 01:34:00,080 I promise your lives will be spared. 776 01:34:00,257 --> 01:34:03,420 You're completely surrounded. There's no chance for escape. 777 01:34:04,729 --> 01:34:06,060 I repeat: 778 01:34:06,230 --> 01:34:08,721 Throw down your weapons and step out on the runway... 779 01:34:08,899 --> 01:34:11,424 ...with your hands on your heads. 780 01:35:53,738 --> 01:35:55,433 Out! 781 01:36:01,779 --> 01:36:03,110 Oh, my God. 782 01:38:00,197 --> 01:38:02,665 Eleven days ago, I declared the Olympic Games of 1972... 783 01:38:02,833 --> 01:38:05,301 ...to be opened. Yesterday, the abominable attack... 784 01:38:05,469 --> 01:38:11,430 ...on Connollystrasse shattered the serenity and saddened the world. 785 01:38:11,609 --> 01:38:15,670 Who bears the responsibility for this crime? 786 01:38:15,846 --> 01:38:21,614 First of all, the terrorist organization that thinks hatred and murder... 787 01:38:21,785 --> 01:38:24,686 ...can be methods of a political struggle. 788 01:38:24,855 --> 01:38:29,554 But in addition, there are countries that do not stop these men... 789 01:38:29,727 --> 01:38:32,560 ...from perpetrating such acts. 790 01:38:32,730 --> 01:38:35,824 The Olympic idea lives on. 791 01:38:36,000 --> 01:38:40,835 Our commitment to it is more powerful than ever. 792 01:38:41,739 --> 01:38:44,537 In the name of the German Federal Republic... 793 01:38:44,708 --> 01:38:48,439 ...I address this appeal to all the peoples of the world. 794 01:38:48,612 --> 01:38:51,410 Help us overcome hatred. 795 01:38:51,582 --> 01:38:55,643 Help us pave the way for reconciliation. 796 01:38:55,819 --> 01:38:57,719 Help us. 797 01:38:59,456 --> 01:39:02,687 Fifty-three days later, the three surviving Arab terrorists... 798 01:39:02,860 --> 01:39:06,261 ...were released from a Munich jail in exchange for 17 passengers... 799 01:39:06,430 --> 01:39:08,864 ...on a German airliner hijacked by members... 800 01:39:09,033 --> 01:39:11,593 ...of the Black September organization. 801 01:39:11,769 --> 01:39:16,604 On their arrival in Tripoli, they were accorded a hero's welcome. 802 01:39:17,604 --> 01:39:27,604 Downloaded From www.AllSubs.org