The prisoners lured Nazi officers into barracks under the guise of fittings (shoes, suits) to kill them silently before the main escape.

The film is a powerful historical drama that depicts the mass uprising at the Sobibor extermination camp on October 14, 1943. Often cited as the most successful prisoner revolt in a Nazi death camp during World War II, it portrays the daring efforts of approximately 600 prisoners to fight for their survival. Film Overview Release Date: April 12, 1987 (USA) Director: Jack Gold

About 300 prisoners successfully breached the perimeter, with roughly 50 to 60 surviving until the end of the war. Critical Reception