Movie

Escape from Sobibor

★ 7.2(209)19872h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Gold
Release date: 1987-04-12
Runtime: 2h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Zenith Entertainment

Escape from Sobibor — trailer

About Escape from Sobibor

Escape from Sobibor is a 1987 movie in the Drama, Thriller and War genres, directed by Jack Gold, starring Alan Arkin, Joanna Pacula and Rutger Hauer. It has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 209 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Escape from Sobibor in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.

Cast

Alan Arkin

Leon Feldhendler

Joanna Pacula

Luka

Rutger Hauer

Alexander 'Sasha' Pechersky

Hartmut Becker

Hauptscharführer Gustav Wagner

Jack Shepherd

Itzhak Lichtman

Emil Wolk

Samuel

Simon Gregor

Shlomo

Linal Haft

Oberkapo Porchek

Jason Norman

Toivi Blatt

Robert Gwilym

Chaim Engel

Eli Nathenson

Moses Szmajzner

Kurt Raab

Oberscharführer Karl Frenzel

Themes & keywords

concentration campworld war iibrutalitypolandsmokemine fieldcorporal punishmenthard laborstarvinglabor campbaby killerhistorical drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Escape from Sobibor in South Africa?+

Escape from Sobibor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Escape from Sobibor on Netflix?+

Escape from Sobibor is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Escape from Sobibor?+

Escape from Sobibor has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

Who stars in Escape from Sobibor?+

Escape from Sobibor stars Alan Arkin, Joanna Pacula, Rutger Hauer, Hartmut Becker and Jack Shepherd.

When did Escape from Sobibor come out?+

Escape from Sobibor is a 1987 movie directed by Jack Gold.

What genre is Escape from Sobibor?+

Escape from Sobibor is Drama, Thriller, War and TV Movie film.

Who directed Escape from Sobibor?+

Escape from Sobibor was directed by Jack Gold.