Escape from Sobibor (1987) is a historical drama television film directed by Jack Gold, based on real events during World War II. The film tells the story of the 1943 uprising at the Sobibor extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, where a group of Jewish prisoners, led by Leon Feldhendler (Alan Arkin) and the Soviet soldier Alexander Pechersky (Rutger Hauer), orchestrates a daring escape. Faced with overwhelming odds, the prisoners’ bravery and resourcefulness lead to a successful revolt, making it one of the most remarkable acts of resistance during the Holocaust. The film is a powerful and emotional portrayal of courage, survival, and the human spirit in the face of unimaginable atrocities.
