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Escape: A Love Letter to a Cult Football Classic

Escape: A Love Letter to a Cult Football Classic


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The definitive story of cult classic movie Escape to Victory, bringing you the inside track through new interviews with the football legends, cast and crew.

From John Smith, author of the widely acclaimed Booked!, Second Yellow and Final Third!

Blessed with the winning combination of Pelé, Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone, this much-loved classic is the gold standard of football films. This compelling book:

  • Explores the familiar tale we know from the screen, and a multitude of stories we haven’t heard from off screen
  • Offers fresh insight from stars of the film and football legends – including Ossie Ardiles, Mike Summerbee, John Wark, Hallvar Thoresen, Paul van Himst, Russell Osman, Soren Lindsted and Werner Roth – as well as first-hand accounts from crew, with tales from on and off set
  • Traces the film’s development from the germ of an idea, to the all-important casting and filming in Hungary, to achieving its cult status
  • Gives a personal take on one of the author’s favourite films, with new observations and insights

Packed with stories and revelations, from Ipswich Town to Tinseltown, Escape is a must-read for film buffs and football fans, along with anyone who enjoys sharing anecdotes and trivia with friends. Everything you ever wanted to know about this timeless classic is here!



About the Author :

John Smith is the author of Booked!, Second Yellow and Final Third! , which looked at the best and funniest tales from more than 300 football autobiographies. John has also written for The Blizzard, FourFourTwo, The Guardian and Late Tackle and for TV shows such as Blankety Blank and Crouchy’s Year Late Euros. He is a former co-host of the Football Legends podcast and in his spare time mostly watches Escape to Victory.



Review :

"The story of the making of that magnificent movie is brilliantly told… [it's] a brilliant, brilliant book. A great read [and] an appraisal of the film and the making of the film. It's a lovely read. It's a great book. Trust me, somebody in your life wants it in their Christmas stocking come Christmas morning."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781801509671
  • Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Pitch Publishing Ltd
  • Height: 222 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Width: 144 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1801509670
  • Publisher Date: 20 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Love Letter to a Cult Football Classic


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