Screenplay: Menahem Golan

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Menahem Golan. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Operation Thunderbolt

1977 · Movie · 124 min. · Israel

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Yehoram Gaon · Assi Dayan · Ori Levy · Arik Lavie

Synopsis Operation Thunderbolt (1977) chronicles the gripping true events of July 1976, when an Air France aircraft en route from Tel-Aviv to Paris via Athens was commandeered and compelled to touch down in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish passengers were singled out...

5.4

75 votes

5.4

75 votes

Crime and Punishment

2002 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Crispin Glover · Vanessa Redgrave · John Hurt · Margot Kidder

Synopsis Crime and Punishment (2002) follows Rodion Raskolnikov, a law student in modern-day Moscow, grappling with intellectual and financial struggles amidst Russia's economic turmoil. Inspired by Nietzsche's philosophy, Raskolnikov publishes an article advocating for the superiority of certain individuals, justifying crime...

5.0

154 votes

5.0

154 votes

Commandos

1968 · Movie · 112 min. · Italy

War

Direction Armando Crispino

Cast Lee Van Cleef · Jack Kelly · Giampiero Albertini · Marino Masé

Synopsis Commandos (1968) follows the strategic maneuvers of Sgt. Sullivan, who assembles a team of Italian-American soldiers disguised as Italian troops to infiltrate a North African camp occupied by Italian forces. The soldiers silently eliminate the enemy in their sleep and...

4.7

39 votes

4.7

39 votes

The Apple

1980 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Catherine Mary Stewart · George Gilmour · Grace Kennedy · Allan Love

Synopsis The Apple (1980) follows Alphie and Bibi, two innocent and talented youngsters from Moose Jaw, Canada, who journey to the United States to participate in the 1994 Worldvision Song Festival. Despite their genuine talent, they face defeat due to the...

4.6

108 votes

4.6

108 votes

Revenge of the Ninja

1983 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Sam Firstenberg

Cast Shô Kosugi · Keith Vitali · Virgil Frye · Arthur Roberts

Synopsis Revenge of the Ninja (1983) follows the journey of Cho, a man who, after the tragic loss of his family in Japan at the hands of ruthless ninjas, embarks on a new chapter in America with his son, Kane. Cho...

3.9

406 votes

3.9

406 votes

The Delta Force

1986 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Chuck Norris · Lee Marvin · Martin Balsam · Joey Bishop

Synopsis The Delta Force (1986) follows a group of merciless terrorists who seize control of an airliner carrying American civilians. In response, the United States government calls upon a specialized combat unit to execute a daring rescue mission and save the...

3.7

4K votes

3.7

4K votes

Killing Streets

1991 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Stephen Cornwell

Cast Michael Paré · Lorenzo Lamas · Shaul Mizrahi · Uri Mauda

Synopsis Killing Streets (1991) follows the gripping tale of a young Marine who is abducted by terrorists in Lebanon. His identical twin, feeling helpless and unable to obtain any information from the authorities regarding his sibling's predicament, embarks on a perilous...

3.6

24 votes

3.6

24 votes

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!!

2009 · Movie · 90 min. · France

Direction Evgeny Afineevsky

Cast Lainie Kazan · Carmen Electra · Saul Rubinek · John Lloyd Young

Synopsis Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!! (2009) is a heartwarming romantic comedy that delves into the lives of a Jewish family as they grapple with their son's relationship with a non-Jewish and gay partner. The narrative takes an unexpected turn...

3.4

108 votes

3.4

108 votes

Direction Aaron Norris

Cast Chuck Norris · Billy Drago · John P. Ryan · Richard Jaeckel

Synopsis Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) follows the chilling tale of Ramon Cota, a ruthless criminal who has brutally murdered an innocent mother and child and is actively smuggling illegal drugs into the United States. Colonel Scott McCoy, a...

3.3

1K votes

3.3

1K votes

Days of Love

2005 · Movie · 110 min. · Israel

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Escape to the Sun

1972 · Movie · 118 min. · Israel

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Laurence Harvey · Josephine Chaplin · John Ireland · Lila Kedrova

Synopsis Escape to the Sun (1972) follows the perilous journey of two ambitious university students yearning to break free from the confines of the repressive Soviet regime. Their daring plans are closely watched by the ever-vigilant KGB, who employ intimidation tactics...

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Deadly Heroes

1993 · Movie · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Michael Paré · Claudette Mink · Jan-Michael Vincent · Billy Drago

Synopsis Deadly Heroes (1993) follows the intense journey of former Navy SEAL Brad Cartowski, who is gravely wounded during a terrorist assault at Athens airport, where his wife is abducted and taken aboard a hijacked aircraft bound for North Africa. Cartowski,...

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Dead Center

1993 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Steve Carver

Cast Justin Lazard · Rachel York · Eb Lottimer · Krista Shook

Synopsis Dead Center (1993) follows the gripping tale of a ruthless street assassin who is taken under the wing of a skilled black-belt martial artist. This expert fighter, who is secretly employed by the government, aims to transform the killer into...

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Armstrong

1998 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Kimberley Kates · Frank Zagarino · Charles Napier · Joe Lara

Synopsis Armstrong (1998) follows the story of a former Navy SEAL, Rod Armstrong, portrayed by Frank Zagarino, who has transitioned to a life as a freelance military trainer in Moscow, Russia. His past catches up with him when his former SEAL...

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Diamonds

1975 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Robert Shaw · Richard Roundtree · Barbara Hershey · Shelley Winters

Synopsis Diamonds (1975) follows the thrilling journey of Richard Roundtree, known for his role in "Shaft," and Robert Shaw, famous for his portrayal in "Jaws." The film centers around a high-stakes heist involving $100 million worth of the most coveted diamonds...

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The Versace Murder

1998 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Franco Nero · Steven Bauer · Shane Perdue · Matt Servitto

Synopsis The Versace Murder (1998) delves into the gripping true events surrounding the tragic assassination of renowned fashion designer Gianni Versace. The film meticulously explores the chilling actions of Andrew Cunanan, a man accused of being a serial killer, who is...

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Lima: Breaking the Silence

1999 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Joe Lara · Billy Drago · Christopher Atkins · Bentley Mitchum

Synopsis Lima: Breaking the Silence (1999) delves into a gripping narrative inspired by actual events in Peru. In 1997, a group of rebels orchestrated a daring kidnapping of numerous high-ranking diplomats and government officials. Their audacious plan aimed to compel the...

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Mack the Knife

1989 · Movie · Netherlands

Direction Menahem Golan

Cast Raul Julia · Richard Harris · Julia Migenes · Roger Daltrey

Synopsis Mack the Knife (1989) is a cinematic interpretation of the renowned musical play "The Threepenny Opera" by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The narrative revolves around a notorious gangster, portrayed by Raul Julia, who becomes engaged to a naive young...

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The Magician of Lublin

1979 · Movie · 114 min. · Israel

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