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group of P.O.W.s at a German prison camp agree to
compete against Nazi soccer players in this World War II
drama set in 1943 Occupied Europe. German
Major Karl von Steiner, who played soccer professionally
before the war, comes up with the idea. When his
superior officers find out about the competition, they
pit the Allies against Germany's best team -- but they
don't realize that the P.O.W.s plan to use the upcoming
big game as a means of escaping.
The
Allied team includes John Colby, a British officer who
also played soccer before the war, and Robert Hatch, an
American soldier who cares far more about gaining his
freedom than the game itself.
When the P.O.W.s realize they have a good shot at
beating the Nazi team in front of a huge crowd, they
must decide what's more important: finishing the match
or getting out alive.
Released in UK as "Escape to
Victory."
In addition to pro soccer player Pele, the film features
other famous soccer stars, including Bobby Moore (who
plays Terry Brady) and Osvaldo Ardiles (who plays Carlos
Rey)!!
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