Movie

Escape to the Sun

“Their dream was the sun beyond the border”

★ 4.3(3)19721h 58m

Escape to the Sun isn't available to stream, rent or buy in India right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Escape to the Sun

🇮🇳 India

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in India right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Menahem Golan
Release date: 1972-10-31
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Israel
Studio: Noah Films

About Escape to the Sun

Escape to the Sun is a 1972 movie in the Thriller, Action and Drama genres, directed by Menahem Golan, starring Laurence Harvey, Josephine Chaplin and John Ireland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape to the Sun in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two young university students wish to escape the oppressive Soviet Union. But their plans are monitored by the KGB, who try to intimidate them. One of them is taken into custody and tortured, which spurs them to make an escape attempt that could cost them their lives

Cast

Laurence Harvey

Major Kirsanov

Josephine Chaplin

Nina Kaplan

John Ireland

Jacob Kagan

Lila Kedrova

Sarah Kaplan

Jack Hawkins

Baburin

Clive Revill

The Drunkard

Yehuda Barkan

Yasha Bazarov

Yehuda Efroni

Romek

Peter Capell

Prof. Abramowiz

Gila Almagor

The Judge

Ewa Strömberg

Katia

Herbert Fux

Themes & keywords

soviet unionkgbrefugees

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape to the Sun in India?+

Escape to the Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escape to the Sun on Netflix?+

Escape to the Sun is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is Escape to the Sun?+

Escape to the Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Escape to the Sun?+

Escape to the Sun stars Laurence Harvey, Josephine Chaplin, John Ireland, Lila Kedrova and Jack Hawkins.

When did Escape to the Sun come out?+

Escape to the Sun is a 1972 movie directed by Menahem Golan.

What genre is Escape to the Sun?+

Escape to the Sun is Thriller, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Escape to the Sun?+

Escape to the Sun was directed by Menahem Golan.