Escape to Victory(1981)
“Now is the time for heroes.”
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.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Victory Company
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$27M
Cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Captain Robert Hatch
Michael Caine
as Captain John Colby
Max von Sydow
as Major Karl von Steiner
Pelé
as Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
Daniel Massey
as Colonel Waldron
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Rose
Maurice Roëves
as Pyrie
Julian Curry
as Shurlock
Clive Merrison
as The Forger
Bobby Moore
as Terry Brady, England
Osvaldo Ardiles
as Carlos Rey, Argentina
Paul Van Himst
as Michel Fileu, Belgium
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$27M
Production Companies
Victory Company • New Gold Entertainment • Lorimar Motion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape to Victory?▼
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What is Escape to Victory about?▼
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.
Who directed Escape to Victory?▼
Escape to Victory was directed by John Huston and released in 1981. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Escape to Victory?▼
Escape to Victory has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Escape to Victory?▼
The cast of Escape to Victory includes Sylvester Stallone as Captain Robert Hatch, Michael Caine as Captain John Colby, Max von Sydow as Major Karl von Steiner, Pelé as Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil, Daniel Massey as Colonel Waldron and more.
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