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Escape from Sobibor

Escape from Sobibor

Drama · Thriller · War · 1987

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 Drama · Thriller · War 2h 49m

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7.2 / 10

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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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Names above the title

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Directed by

Jack Gold

Written by

Reginald Rose

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

Court is in session

Put Escape from Sobibor on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.