Escape from Sobibor
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.
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Escape from Sobibor (1987) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-13
Top Cast
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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
Eric P. Caspar
Capt. Franz Reichleitner
Hugo Bower
Sgt. Beckmann
Klaus Grünberg
Sgt. Bauer
Wolfgang Bathke
Sgt. Hurst
Henning Gissel
Sgt. Fallaster
Henry Stolow
Lt. Niemann
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Rashke, Stanisław Szmajzner, Reginald Rose
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Escape from Sobibor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Studios
- Zenith Entertainment, Rule/starger, Avala Film, ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Richard Rashke, Stanisław Szmajzner, Reginald Rose
Georges Delerue
Ernest Vincze
Keith Palmer
Martin Starger, Dennis E. Doty
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Ernest Vincze
Director of Photography
Keith Palmer
Editor
Allan Starski
Production Design
Doreen Watkinson
Costume Design
Dennis E. Doty
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from Sobibor
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What is Escape from Sobibor about?
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Who directed Escape from Sobibor?
Escape from Sobibor was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Escape from Sobibor?
The principal cast of Escape from Sobibor includes Alan Arkin, Joanna Pacula, Rutger Hauer, Hartmut Becker, Jack Shepherd.
When was Escape from Sobibor released and how long is it?
Escape from Sobibor was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape from Sobibor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from Sobibor was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Escape from Sobibor based on a book or true story?
Escape from Sobibor is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard Rashke", Book: "Stanisław Szmajzner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from Sobibor?
Escape from Sobibor holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).