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Escape to the Sun

4.319721h 58mMovieThrillerActionDrama

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

DirectorMenahem Golan
WriterMenahem Golan
ProducerMenahem Golan

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Cast · Directed by Menahem Golan

LHLaurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Major Kirsanov
JCJosephine Chaplin
Josephine Chaplin
Nina Kaplan
JIJohn Ireland
John Ireland
Jacob Kagan
LKLila Kedrova
Lila Kedrova
Sarah Kaplan
JHJack Hawkins
Jack Hawkins
Baburin
CRClive Revill
Clive Revill
The Drunkard
YBYehuda Barkan
Yehuda Barkan
Yasha Bazarov
YEYehuda Efroni
Yehuda Efroni
Romek
PCPeter Capell
Peter Capell
Prof. Abramowiz
GAGila Almagor
Gila Almagor
The Judge
ESEwa Strömberg
Ewa Strömberg
Katia
HFHerbert Fux
Herbert Fux

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Escape to the Sun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Escape to the Sun?

Escape to the Sun isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Escape to the Sun on Netflix?

No, Escape to the Sun is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Escape to the Sun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Escape to the Sun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Escape to the Sun for free?

Escape to the Sun isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Escape to the Sun?

Escape to the Sun hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 19, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.