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Escape to Victory (1981)
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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 Stalloneas Captain Robert Hatch
Michael Caineas Captain John Colby
Max von Sydowas Major Karl von Steiner
Peléas Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
Carole Laureas Renée
Bobby Mooreas Terry Brady, England
Osvaldo Ardilesas Carlos Rey, Argentina
Paul Van Himstas Michel Fileu, Belgium
Kazimierz Deynaas Paul Wolchek, Poland
Mike Summerbeeas Sid Harmor, England
Co Prinsas Pieter Van Beck, Holland
Russell Osmanas Doug Clure, England
John Warkas Arthur Hayes, Scotland
John Warkas Arthur Hayes, Scotland
Facts
| Release date | June 17, 1981 |
| Runtime | 116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min |
| Genres | Drama, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $27,453,418 (2.7× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0083284 |
More from John Huston
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre1948 · ★ 8.0 · 2h 6m
The Maltese Falcon1941 · ★ 7.7 · 1h 40m
The Man Who Would Be King1975 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 9m
Key Largo1948 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 40m
The Asphalt Jungle1950 · ★ 7.5 · 1h 53m
The African Queen1952 · ★ 7.3 · 1h 45m
Annie1982 · ★ 6.5 · 2h 7m
Casino Royale1967 · ★ 5.2 · 2h 11m
If you liked Escape to Victory
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Apocalypse Now1979 · ★ 8.3 · 2h 27m
Come and See1985 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 22m
Full Metal Jacket1987 · ★ 8.1 · 1h 57m
Das Boot1981 · ★ 8.1 · 2h 30m
The Deer Hunter1978 · ★ 8.0 · 3h 3m
Barry Lyndon1975 · ★ 8.0 · 3h 8m
Kagemusha1980 · ★ 7.8 · 3h 0m
Questions
How long is Escape to Victory?
Escape to Victory runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Escape to Victory worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,044 votes, which places it #22 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 50%) and #2001 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Escape to Victory?
Escape to Victory was directed by John Huston. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Man Who Would Be King (1975).
Who stars in Escape to Victory?
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; Carole Laure as Renée; Bobby Moore as Terry Brady, England.
What is Escape to Victory rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Escape to Victory?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15152.