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Escape to Victory [DVD] [1981]

Sylvester Stallone , Michael Caine , John Huston    Parental Guidance   DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Pele, Carole Laure
  • Directors: John Huston
  • Producers: Freddie Fields
  • Format: PAL, Dolby, Digital Sound, Widescreen
  • Language: English, French, Italian
  • Subtitles: English, Dutch, French, Italian, Icelandic, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 12 April 2010
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003IHU5CU
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,291 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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War drama set during World War II focusing on a group of Nazi officers who come up with a propaganda event in which an all-star Nazi team will play a team composed of Allied Prisoners of War in a Football match. The prisoners agree, planning on using the game as a means of escape from the camp.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Spike Owen TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
World War II and the Nazi officers come up with a propaganda driven idea for the German national football team to play a team composed of Allied Prisoners of War. Led by Capt. John Colby (Michael Caine) the prisoners agree, but there's more than just propaganda at stake here.

Directed by John Huston in the twilight of his career, Escape To Victory, in spite of it being a perennial Bank Holiday viewing in the UK, is a film that's often used as a kicking post by critics. It's hard to understand why such a fun and harmless piece can cause such derision in cinematic circles. It can't be expectation because when you read the plot, see that Sylvester Stallone is playing in goal and that a tubby 48 year old Caine is the captain of this soccer team!; well surely you know this film isn't all about about cranial depth encompassing the propaganda machinations of the Nazi regime?.

Using real footballers (notably Pelé, Bobby Moore and Osvaldo Ardilies) is what makes Escape To Victory work as entertainment for so many people in the UK. Huston, much like Stallone, hadn't got a clue how to make a football based movie. In stepped the footballers to choreograph the film's football sequences, sequences that give the film some truly memorable moments (Pelé overhead kick, Ardiles rainbow flick, and erm, Stallone penalty save). They couldn't act for toffee, none of them, but that's where Caine comes in. Guiding them thru their scenes, Caine was highly thought of on the set by the players, a sort of father figure by all accounts, not just on the set, but in the bar too. Stallone excepted (he was off doing his own thing most of the time), it was a happy shoot, and that shows in the movie, the non actors growing in confidence as the movie progresses. While the film ultimately deals in escapist fun, it's not without moments of poignancy too. A sacrificial break for the war effort induces winces across the board, whilst the arrival of the Eastern Block players from the work camps demands our utmost heartfelt attention.

Is Escape To Victory a great film? No, of course not. But it is a darn good one. A film that's easy to lose oneself in during the holiday periods. With Caine flicking the Vs, Max Von Sydow being classy as usual and some legendary footballers strutting their stuff, what's not to enjoy? Really?. 7/10
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars VICTOIRE! VICTOIRE! VICTOIRE! 19 May 2005
Format:VHS Tape
What!? Do my eyes deceive me? No review for one of most compelling pieces of sporting cinema ever. Featuring Pele, Bobby Moore, Michael Caine and yes, Russell Osman; who gets to utter the immortal line, "hang on a minute boss, I think we can win this one", I won't explain the significance of this or I'll spoil the fun for you. Quite simply, if you're off work with the sniffles on a damp November Afternoon, then this is the film for you, yes sir. Watch in jaw dropping awe as you notice Sly Stallone's questionable goalkeeping technique in countless slow motion replays, ask yourself if perhaps Michael Caine could have had a career as skipper of some unfenced side such as Brentford; and enjoy the Allies courageous performance as they give the Germans what for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars We Can Win It! 5 Jun 2006
Format:DVD
the ultimate feel good movie. Good triumphs over evil and there is football thrown in! Magnificent! Watch for the acting of Mike Summerbee-priceless!

brillant brillant film!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars cheesy classic
This film is great oh except for stallone. any football lover loves peles overhead kick bit especially when slowed down. Fun and a classic
Published 2 months ago by David B
5.0 out of 5 stars a classic
a timeless classic - important to the concept of how sport, and especially, how team spirit unite to bring courage and victory
Published 2 months ago by soul sister
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Entertainment
This was bought as a Christmas present for our grandson who unlike me watched it for the first time and loved it
Published 4 months ago by George E. Findlay
5.0 out of 5 stars Escape to victory
Bought this as my partner loves this film and am trying to replace the videos with up to date copies
Published 4 months ago by mel
5.0 out of 5 stars For litttle lads who love football
I purchased this DVD on behalf of my neighbour who has two little grandsons who are football crazy.

They love to watch this over and over again, so it was a great... Read more
Published 6 months ago by P. J. Alden-smith
5.0 out of 5 stars footballs great escape
this is second only to the great escape.
still as good as i remembered.
excellent story line, with a rocky style ending.
Published 10 months ago by psop
5.0 out of 5 stars Goal !!!
a most enjoyable film, with all star cast from both Hollywood and te football world, A great story, about pride, The will to face the odds and win. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael Wilden
5.0 out of 5 stars WATCH WITH THE KIDS
I saw the film with my dad some years ago and enjoyed it. I didn't know much about football but he did! Read more
Published 16 months ago by debbiepvd
1.0 out of 5 stars pointless escape to victory
This film is absolutely pointless - a waste of approx 90 minutes of my life ! It cannot possibly be construed as a war film and apart from the first sequence where an escaping... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars An unitentioned masterpiece
This is brilliant. Saw it as a lad when it came out at the cinema. A load of people who cant act, a terrible plot device that makes no sense whatsoever, some former greats of the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Barry Wom
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