Escape to Victory (1981)

6.9/10 116 min Drama War

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.

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Captain Robert Hatch

Michael Caine

Captain John Colby

Max von Sydow

Major Karl von Steiner

Pelé

Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil

Carole Laure

Renée

Bobby Moore

Terry Brady, England

Osvaldo Ardiles

Carlos Rey, Argentina

Paul Van Himst

Michel Fileu, Belgium

Kazimierz Deyna

Paul Wolchek, Poland

Mike Summerbee

Sid Harmor, England

John Wark

Arthur Hayes, Scotland

Gary Waldhorn

Mueller, german coach

Arthur Brauss

Lutz

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