Black Sunday
An Israeli anti-terrorist agent must stop a disgruntled Vietnam vet cooperating in a Black September PLO plot to commit a terrorist attack at the Super Bowl.
Critics Sentiment
Kabakov and Corley commandeer helicopters to chase the blimp
Dahlia and Lander plan Super Bowl attack with bomb
The film dramatically elevates from methodical plotting around the 90-minute mark to heart-pounding aerial action, with the helicopter chase representing a major surge in reviewer enthusiasm.
Critics consistently praised Black Sunday as a gripping thriller that builds methodically through its first two acts before exploding into an intensely suspenseful finale. While some found the pacing slow and documentary-like in the middle sections, most appreciated Frankenheimer's deliberate buildup and the authentic use of actual Super Bowl footage. The film's prophetic terrorism plot and strong performances, particularly from Shaw and Dern, earned widespread respect despite some dated special effects.
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Robert Shaw
Kabakov
Bruce Dern
Lander
Marthe Keller
Dahlia
Fritz Weaver
FBI Agent Sam Corley
Steven Keats
Moshevsky
Bekim Fehmiu
Fasil
Michael V. Gazzo
Muzi
William Daniels
Pugh
Walter Gotell
Colonel Riat
Pat Summerall
Pat Summerall
Tom Brookshier
Tom Brookshier
Walter Brooke
Fowler
Clyde Kusatsu
Freighter Captain
Robert Patten
Vickers
Victor Campos
Nageeb
Joseph Robbie
Joseph Robbie
Robert J. Wussler
Robert Wussler
James Jeter
Watchman
Tom McFadden
Farley
Than Wyenn
Israeli Ambassador
Crew
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