82. "Victory" (1981)

82. "Victory" (1981)

Tonight we do the 1981 American sports movie "Victory" (also called "Escape to Victory" in European markets). A powerhouse cast of Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow and Pele take us through the story of Allied POWs who agree to stage a soccer game against Germans. The idea quickly spirals out of control, though, resulting in bigger stakes than they could've imagined... asides include sports movies, Pele's recent death, and the time I faked my way through coaching a season of youth soccer.

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42. "The Sound of Music" (1965)

42. "The Sound of Music" (1965)

World War II Movie Night tackles the sixth most popular movie ever made (which makes it by default the most popular World War II movie ever made), 1965's "The Sound of Music." Although it takes a whil...

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41. "Downfall" (2004)

41. "Downfall" (2004)

Come upstairs for the party! World War II Movie Night delves into the defining movie re: Hitler's (and the Reich's) last days. Alongside this excellent German production we examine a recent Hitler bio...

16 Huhti 202146min

40. "The Devil's Brigade" (1968)

40. "The Devil's Brigade" (1968)

Tonight is a listener request from the Swiss Alps. The 1968 American movie "The Devil's Brigade" is regarded by its makers as suffering from bad timing, given that it came out shortly after "The Dirty...

26 Maalis 202142min

39. "Jojo Rabbit" (2019)

39. "Jojo Rabbit" (2019)

We've had some odd movies on World War II Movie Night, but tonight's "Jojo Rabbit" is odd for its unexpectedness. The modern genre of comedy that mixes humor and pathos produced a World War II movie, ...

5 Maalis 202145min

38. "Beach Red" (1967)

38. "Beach Red" (1967)

If "Cross of Iron" could be said to be a WWII Vietnam movie, 1967's "Beach Red" is even moreso. BR is remembered for its gore and cutting-edge editing. Although its influence is debatable, it at least...

12 Helmi 202137min

37. "Stalag 17" (1953)

37. "Stalag 17" (1953)

World War II Movie Night delves into fan favorite "Stalag 17," a movie that mixes intrigue and comedy to great effect. American POWs while away their captivity ogling Russian women and trying to under...

22 Tammi 202136min

36. "The Thin Red Line" (1998)

36. "The Thin Red Line" (1998)

World War II Movie Night gets philosophical with Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line." Released the same year as "Saving Private Ryan," 1998, TTRL couldn't quite escape that movie's shadow, although ...

1 Tammi 202136min

35. "Attack!" (1956)

35. "Attack!" (1956)

Jack Palance, Lee Marvin and Eddie Albert star in this black-and-white combat drama. As the Battle of the Bulge launches, the men of Fragile Fox company worry that their Captain, who only has his comm...

11 Joulu 202034min

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