Escape to the Sun(1972)
Their dream was the sun beyond the border
Escape to the Sun 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
Escape to the Sun (1972) is a thriller, action and drama film directed by Menahem Golan, released on October 31, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Josephine Chaplin, John Ireland and Lila Kedrova. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Menahem Golan
- Writers:
- Menahem Golan
- Producers:
- Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- David Gurfinkel
- Composer:
- Dov Seltzer
- Production:
- Noah Films, Cinévision
- Status:
- Released
Escape to the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Harvey
as Major Kirsanov
Josephine Chaplin
as Nina Kaplan
John Ireland
as Jacob Kagan
Lila Kedrova
as Sarah Kaplan
Jack Hawkins
as Baburin
Clive Revill
as The Drunkard
Yehuda Barkan
as Yasha Bazarov
Yehuda Efroni
as Romek
Peter Capell
as Prof. Abramowiz
Gila Almagor
as The Judge
Ewa Strömberg
as Katia
Herbert Fux
Key crew
Directed by Menahem Golan, written by Menahem Golan, produced by Menahem Golan.
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Escape to the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Escape to the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Escape to the Sun?
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The main cast of Escape to the Sun (1972) includes Laurence Harvey, Josephine Chaplin, John Ireland, Lila Kedrova and Jack Hawkins. The film was directed by Menahem Golan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Escape to the Sun released?
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Escape to the Sun was released on October 31, 1972 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Escape to the Sun worth watching?
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Escape to the Sun (1972) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.