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Escape to Victory

Escape to Victory

Now is the time for heroes.

19816.91h 56m

Overview

A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

Directed by John Huston
Written by Yabo Yablonsky, Djordje Milicevic, Jeff Maguire
Produced by Freddie Fields
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $27.5M

Top Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Captain Robert Hatch

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Captain John Colby

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Major Karl von Steiner

Pelé

Pelé

Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil

Carole Laure

Carole Laure

Renée

Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore

Terry Brady, England

Osvaldo Ardiles

Osvaldo Ardiles

Carlos Rey, Argentina

Paul Van Himst

Paul Van Himst

Michel Fileu, Belgium

Kazimierz Deyna

Kazimierz Deyna

Paul Wolchek, Poland

Mike Summerbee

Mike Summerbee

Sid Harmor, England

Themes & Keywords

naziescapesportsfootball (soccer)

About Escape to Victory

Escape to Victory is a drama, war film released in 1981 exploring themes of nazi, escape, sports, football (soccer). Directed by John Huston, it stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow. A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

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