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(known as Victory in English) is a classic 1981 sports-war film directed by John Huston . It is widely considered a cult film for its unique blend of a World War II escape plot with the sport of football (soccer) . Plot Summary

The film is famous for featuring a mix of Hollywood superstars and legendary professional footballers: Michael Caine: Captain John Colby, the team's manager. Escape a la victoria (1981)

The film is set in 1943 during World War II at the Gersdorff prisoner-of-war camp. Major Karl von Steiner, a former German international player, proposes an exhibition match between a German team and a team of Allied prisoners. (known as Victory in English) is a classic

While training for the match, the prisoners and the French Resistance coordinate a daring escape plan through the sewer system of the Stade Colombes in Paris, where the game is held. Iconic Cast The film is set in 1943 during World