Escape to Victory
"Now is the time for heroes."
Originally released in 1981. Escape to Victory is a drama/war film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, and Max von Sydow
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (970 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.5M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Carole Laure
as Renée
Bobby Moore
as Terry Brady, England
Osvaldo Ardiles
as Carlos Rey, Argentina
Paul Van Himst
as Michel Fileu, Belgium
Kazimierz Deyna
as Paul Wolchek, Poland
Mike Summerbee
as Sid Harmor, England
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,453,418
Production Companies
- Victory Company
- New Gold Entertainment
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Escape to Victory?
Escape to Victory has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Escape to Victory released?
Escape to Victory was released on June 17, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape to Victory?
The main cast of Escape to Victory includes Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Pelé, Carole Laure.
Is Escape to Victory worth watching?
Escape to Victory has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 970 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.