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Victory

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The head of a German POW camp, soccer enthusiast Karl von Steiner (Max von Sydow) organizes a match between Nazi players and their Allied captives. Orchestrated as a way to push the Third Reich agenda, the high-profile game is set to feature an international team led by John Colby (Michael Caine), a veteran British player. While the team, which also includes Luis Fernandez (Pelé) of Trinidad, trains for the match, Robert Hatch (Sylvester Stallone) plans a dangerous mass escape from the camp.
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Gavin Bainbridge Empire Magazine 08/13/2010
3/5
Huston, showing admirable range in his old age, creates enough on-field magic and nostalgia for the beatiful game as an idyll of now-extinct sportsmanship. Go to Full Review Time Out 08/13/2010
Unsatisfactory both for fans of star-studded prison escape dramas and for football fans hoping to see cunningly devised tactics from Pele and his squad of internationals. Go to Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times 08/13/2010
3/5
The form of the film is conventional, but the manner in which it has been executed is not. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 07/08/2023
3/5
…best enjoyed as a simple-minded Boys Own sporting daydream for worldwide man-children… Go to Full Review Common Sense Media Editors Common Sense Media 12/14/2022
3/5
But in terms of pure nostalgia and its sense of fun, Victory has aged surprisingly well as a boys' own adventure played out by the alpha males of its day. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 03/05/2020
2/4
Intermittently entertaining if also exceedingly imbecilic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent S @Vin_E_At_The_Movies Jan 27 This is one of Sylvester Stallone's most underrated movies and also John Huston's. The soccer scenes are brilliant; the music score is glorious, and the war drama is compelling. Stallone looks like a Greek God, Pele is fantastic and Max von Sydow is perfect. I have seen this underappreciated 80's classic more than 50 times and it is fun every time. See more Marcos Z @Tomatico2 Jan 12 Es muy divertida y entretenida de ver, la recomiendo See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 28 Based on a true story in 1 hour and 57 minutes. See more Peter G @RT10496595 Jun 11 This movie deserves more credit. John Huston's Victory is an absolute triumph, a film that scores on every level! This inspiring tale of POWs using football as a means of escape and defiance is genuinely uplifting. While the entire production is top-notch, the costumes truly deserve a special shout-out. The attention to detail in every uniform is impeccable, but it's the football jerseys that truly shine. They evoke the perfect blend of wartime resourcefulness and sporting spirit, looking both authentic and iconic. A winning film with winning style! See more Viking A @RT80174809 04/21/2024 Nostalgic this many years later on. I still enjoy it. Saw this as a kid and I am definitely sure that kids today would enjoy it as well. A living memory of many legends. See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 01/19/2024 "Victory" scores big on the entertainment front with a stellar soundtrack and an amazing cast that includes the legendary Michael Caine. The genius move of bringing in real soccer players like Paul Van Himst and Pele adds authenticity to the film. Stallone may not be a master thespian, but he brings an enjoyable charm to the screen. The stadium scenes and football choreography are brilliantly shot, immersing the audience in the game's excitement. While the film is decent and very enjoyable, the pacing could use a bit of fine-tuning. As the characters navigate the soccer pitch, one can't help but draw parallels to the intensity of war, making "Victory" a unique blend of sports and drama that keeps you entertained from kickoff to the final whistle. See more Read all reviews
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John Huston

Director

Sylvester Stallone

Captain Robert Hatch

Michael Caine

Capt. John Colby

Pelé

Cpl. Luis Fernandez

Bobby Moore

Terry Brady

Osvaldo Ardiles

Carlos Rey

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Synopsis The head of a German POW camp, soccer enthusiast Karl von Steiner (Max von Sydow) organizes a match between Nazi players and their Allied captives. Orchestrated as a way to push the Third Reich agenda, the high-profile game is set to feature an international team led by John Colby (Michael Caine), a veteran British player. While the team, which also includes Luis Fernandez (Pelé) of Trinidad, trains for the match, Robert Hatch (Sylvester Stallone) plans a dangerous mass escape from the camp.
Director
John Huston
Producer
Freddie Fields
Screenwriter
Evan Jones, Yabo Yablonsky
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Lorimar Film Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 16, 1981, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround
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