Escape to the Sun
“Their dream was the sun beyond the border”
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
Top Cast
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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
Hartmut Hinrichs
Johanna König
Sacha Pitoëff
Ewa Strömberg
Jean-Pierre Zola
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Screenplay & Story
- Menahem Golan
- Original Score
- Dov Seltzer
- Original Title
- Escape to the Sun
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Noah Films, Cinévision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Menahem Golan
Menahem Golan
Dov Seltzer
David Gurfinkel
Alfred Srp
Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
David Gurfinkel
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Director
Menahem Golan
Writer
Alfred Srp
Editor
Menahem Golan
Producer
Dov Seltzer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escape to the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape to the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape to the Sun about?
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
Who directed Escape to the Sun?
Escape to the Sun was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in Escape to the Sun?
The principal cast of Escape to the Sun includes Laurence Harvey, Josephine Chaplin, John Ireland, Lila Kedrova, Jack Hawkins.
When was Escape to the Sun released and how long is it?
Escape to the Sun was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape to the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape to the Sun was composed by Dov Seltzer.