Escape to Victory
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Escape to Victory

Now is the time for heroes.

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.

Drama
War

Why watch this

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.

Released June 17, 1981

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
996
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

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

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