Episode 89: Footballers Against Fascism ("Escape to Victory," 1981) feat. Jose (@Guy42Mao)

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Guest month is truly in swing now as Lewis and Nick welcome Pro/Con's sports correspondent Jose (@ Guy42Mao) back onto the pod. Jose's pick "Escape to Victory" (1981) is a truly strange beast: a WWII period piece sports/war drama from John Huston. Solid direction, impressive production, and a memorably offbeat story can't offset a lackluster, meandering script. Pelé does some cool kicks, though. Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/pro_con Music- "when the struggle itself becomes identified with a series of defeats" by 红山郡 (hongshanjun.bandcamp.com/album/-) "Escape to Victory" theatrical release trailer

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Episode 89: Footballers Against Fascism ("Escape to Victory," 1981) feat. Jose (@Guy42Mao)

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