Escape to Victory

Name: Escape to Victory
Director: John Huston
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Pelé, Carole Laure

1981Dir. John Huston1h 56m

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Runtime1h 56m

Released1981

Budget$10M

Box office$27.5M

DirectorJohn Huston

About This Movie

Escape to Victory is quite the interesting mix of sports drama and wartime tension. Set in a German POW camp during World War II, the film explores how a group of prisoners uses soccer as a means of resistance and camaraderie. The pacing has a unique rhythm, balancing moments of levity with the underlying gravity of their situation. The performances are solid, with Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone bringing a certain charisma that grounds the film. There's an authenticity in the practical effects of the soccer scenes, and the film captures that gritty atmosphere of the time. It’s more than just a soccer movie; it’s about hope and the human spirit in dire circumstances.

Interesting blend of sports and war themesFeatures notable performances by Stallone and CaineCaptures the atmosphere of WWII POW camps