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  • Jones lines up football movie remake - 24 April 2010
    eyeing a remake of 1981 movie Escape To Victory, which starred Michael Caine and an array of top players - including Brazilian Pele and former England captain Bobby Moore - as World War II prisoners of war (POWs) who take part in a propaganda-led football mat


  • This Sporting Life: What Happens When Sports Heroes Act Up? - 10 June 2009
    ny acting to speak of. Bobby Moore and sundry long-haired Bobby Robson-era Ipswich players rubbed shoulders with such greats as Pele, Ossie Ardiles, Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine in John Huston's comic book WWII adventure yarn, Escape to Victory, but th

Pele - filmography


  • Giants Of Brazil on DVD (1994)
    Starring: Pele,  Romario
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    A fond look back at all the World Cups between 1958 and 1994, with a special emphasis on 1970's legendary team. From Pele to Romario, GIANTS OF BRAZIL captures some of the most memorable goals, breathtaking saves, and attacking manoeuvres ever to grace the football pitch.
    2.5 stars out of 5 52% from 134 members
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  • Hotshot (1987)
    Starring: Jim Youngs,  Pele,  Billy Warlock
    Director: Rick King
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    The story of an American soccer player trying to make it big who turns to Pele, the greatest soccer player of all time, for guidance.
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  • Escape to Victory on DVD (1981)
    Starring: Sylvester Stallone,  Michael Caine,  Max Von Sydow
    Director: John Huston
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
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    A number of Allied prisoners of war are manipulated into playing in a propaganda soccer match against the German National team in Paris. From there they plan their escape. A wonderful cast that includes: Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone, Pele, Max von Sydow and Bobby Moore. A gem of a movie!..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 3,361 members
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  • The Boys From Brazil on DVD
    Starring: Pele
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This DVD looks at Brazil's World Cup victories in 1958 and 1970, including profiles on the major players such as Santos, Bellini, Jairzinho, Rivelino and Pele.
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 99 members
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  • Pele - The World's Greatest Footballer
    Starring: Pele
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    This original Brazilian film beautifully illustrates the phenomenal career of Pele, probably the world's greatest footballer.
    3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 5 members
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Pele facts

5 most recent films

Giants Of Brazil - 2.5 stars
Hotshot - 3 stars
Escape to Victory - 3.5 stars
The Boys From Brazil - 3.5 stars
Soccer Superstars - World Cup Heroes - Pele - 3.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Escape to Victory - 3.5 stars
The Boys From Brazil - 3.5 stars
Giants Of Brazil - 2.5 stars
Pele - The World's Greatest Footballer - 3.5 stars
Soccer Superstars - World Cup Heroes - Pele - 3.0 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Hotshot - 3 stars
FIFA Fever - Celebrating 100 Years Of FIFA - Vol 2 - 2.5 stars
Soccer Superstars - World Cup Heroes - Pele - 3.0 stars
Pele - The World's Greatest Footballer - 3.5 stars
Giants Of Brazil - 2.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Sylvester Stallone - 2 times - show films
Max von Sydow - 2 times - show films
Michael Caine - 2 times - show films
Romario - 1 times - show films
Rutanya Alda - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors

none - 3 times - show films
John Huston - 2 times - show films
Rick King - 1 times - show films