# Escape to Victory (1981)

> Allied prisoners of war turn a Nazi propaganda football match into a dangerous opportunity for teamwork, defiance, and escape.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10448

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: John Huston
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Pelé, Daniel Massey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Maurice Roëves, Julian Curry
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083284/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: rousing, tense, earnest, sports night, classic movie night

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