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Escape from Sobibor

1987·Movie·169 min·7.2(210)

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

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United StatesPhilo, FlixFling, Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, FlixHouseFandango At Home, FlixFling
IndiaPlex
United KingdomITVX Premium, Pinoy Box Office Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, ITVX
CanadaFlixFling, Tubi TV, PlexFlixFling
AustraliaTubi TV, Plex
GermanyPlexApple TV Store, Amazon Video
FranceMolotov TV, Plex
SpainFilmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, PlexAcontra Plus
BrazilLooke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies
JapanPlex

About Escape from Sobibor

Escape from Sobibor is a 1987 English-language drama, thriller and war film directed by Jack Gold. The cast is led by Alan Arkin, Joanna Pacula, Rutger Hauer. It has a runtime of 2h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, FlixFling, Best of British Tv Amazon Channel.

Escape from Sobibor was produced by Zenith Entertainment, Rule/starger, and Avala Film and made in United Kingdom and Yugoslavia. It was released on April 12, 1987.

Director
Jack Gold
Writers
Reginald Rose
Release date
April 12, 1987
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
Production
Zenith Entertainment, Rule/starger, Avala Film
#concentration camp#world war ii#brutality#poland#smoke#mine field#corporal punishment#hard labor#starving#labor camp#baby killer#historical drama

Escape from Sobibor cast & crew

Escape from Sobibor was directed by Jack Gold and written by Reginald Rose.

The cast features Alan Arkin as Leon Feldhendler, Joanna Pacula as Luka, Rutger Hauer as Alexander 'Sasha' Pechersky, Hartmut Becker as Hauptscharführer Gustav Wagner, Jack Shepherd as Itzhak Lichtman, and Emil Wolk as Samuel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by Ernest Vincze, and it was produced by Martin Starger and Dennis E. Doty.

Is Escape from Sobibor worth watching?

Escape from Sobibor holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 210 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 49m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and war, Escape from Sobibor is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Escape from Sobibor

In United States, you can stream Escape from Sobibor on Philo, FlixFling, Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, FlixHouse, and Darkroom, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Escape from Sobibor

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Leon Feldhendler

Joanna Pacula

Joanna Pacula

Luka

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Alexander 'Sasha' Pechersky

Hartmut Becker

Hartmut Becker

Hauptscharführer Gustav Wagner

Jack Shepherd

Jack Shepherd

Itzhak Lichtman

Emil Wolk

Emil Wolk

Samuel

Simon Gregor

Simon Gregor

Shlomo

Linal Haft

Linal Haft

Oberkapo Porchek

Jason Norman

Jason Norman

Toivi Blatt

Robert Gwilym

Robert Gwilym

Chaim Engel

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Eli Nathenson

Moses Szmajzner

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Oberscharführer Karl Frenzel

Escape from Sobibor — FAQs

Where can I watch Escape from Sobibor in United States?

Escape from Sobibor is streaming on Philo, FlixFling, Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, FlixHouse in United States.

Is Escape from Sobibor on Philo?

Yes — Escape from Sobibor is currently available on Philo in United States.

What language is Escape from Sobibor in?

Escape from Sobibor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Escape from Sobibor?

Escape from Sobibor runs 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

What is Escape from Sobibor rated?

It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 210 ratings.

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