Long Play Video S01 E14 - #87 Escape To Victory
Jan 22, 2024
Michael Caine, Sly Stallone, and Pele star in a film that combines football and war. They discuss Pele's acting career, Sly's football skills, and a Rom Com sequel. Also, they question the whereabouts of Steve McQueen. The podcast explores the unexpected cast, surprising performances, and inconsistencies in the movie, as well as the complexities of playing for one's country in football. They also discuss secondary characters and suggest alternative genres for a football film.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Surprising Cast and Unique Concept of 'Escape to Victory'
03:00 • 5min
Escape to Victory: Football, War, and Sylvester Stallone
07:32 • 24min
Surprising Performances of Actors in a Film
31:06 • 4min
Inconsistencies and Character Sympathy
34:57 • 4min
Performance of the Referee and the Disallowed Goal
38:53 • 4min
The Complexities of Playing for One's Country in Football
42:49 • 24min
Exploring Secondary Characters and their Impact
01:06:56 • 1min
Alternative Genres for a Football Film
01:08:13 • 13min