A group of POWs in a German prison camp during World War II play the German National Soccer Team in this powerful film depicting the role of prisoners during wartime.

Sylvester Stalloneas Captain Robert Hatch
Michael Caineas Captain John Colby
Max von Sydowas Major Karl von Steiner
Peléas Cpl. Luis Fernandez, Brazil
Daniel Masseyas Colonel Waldron
Tim Pigott-Smithas Rose
Maurice Roëvesas Pyrie
Julian Curryas Shurlock
Clive Merrisonas The Forger
Bobby Mooreas Terry Brady, England
Gerry Fisher