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Escape
to Victory is the greatest football
film ever made.
Directed by John Huston in 1981 it is set in
a Prisoner of War camp during the second world war. Michael
Caine stars as Captain John Colby, who leads Sylvester
Stallone and an all star cast of footballers including
Pele, Bobby Moore, Osvaldo
Ardiles,and Mike Summerbee, who agree
to play a football match against some local german troops, but
after the Nazi propaganda machine takes over they end up in occupied
Paris playing the German National team.
If you've never heard of this film before then welcome to the
Escape to Victory Web Site. "Here's
To Victory" |
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Match Report
23-01-02
Germany 4 Allies 4
"And can you believe the ref's decision on that one, a clear
foul"
Here at last, A report on one of the greatest games in history,
Thanks to David Noble.
CLICK HERE
DVD Review
08/03/02
A look at the Victory Region 1 DVD and it's special features.
Included is an explaination as to how Mr Stallone became involved
in the project.
CLICK HERE
"My
Name is John Colby,, Not a lot of people know that"
06/11/01
A profile of Michael Caine, or should I say
the famous John Colby of West Ham and England.
CLICK HERE
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