Escape to Victory (1981)

Part 1 of the Summer of Sports

Part 1 of The Summer of Sports - Escape to Victory (1981)

In this episode, Rare Cuts Media Society kicks off a summer-long arc focused on sports movies—starting with Andrew’s Pick: the unlikely combination of World War II and soccer in the 1981 film Escape to Victory (known simply as Victory in the U.S.).

Join us as we unpack this unique blend of war drama, sports action, and star power, featuring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, and soccer legend Pele. We'll dive into the film's tonal shifts, the casting of Stallone, its sometimes unbelievable or unbearable plot twists, and the way real-life athletes shaped the action both on and off the field. Did this oddball sports pic “score,” or did it make us want to escape at halftime? Lace up your boots and get ready—the whistle’s about to blow on another deep-cut cinema discussion!

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