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The Keeper

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A young English woman and a soccer-playing German POW overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy near the end of World War II.
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The Keeper strays into easy sentimentality, but this fact-based drama's warm spirit makes its indulgences easy to forgive.

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Ben Kenigsberg New York Times Maybe the actual Trautmann was haunted by memories of a boy with a soccer ball he saw killed. But it's likely that reality was less tidy. Oct 1, 2020 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald For the most part, the film embraces its contradictions. As a parable about forgiveness, it's a fine example. As a portrait of the real Trautmann, some questions remain, hanging in the air like a ball on the way to the far corner of the net. Rated: 3/5 Jul 16, 2019 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times A delightful slab of Hovis-commercial filmmaking that efficiently orders the vital elements in Trautmann's story. Rated: 3/5 Apr 5, 2019 Full Review Robert Denerstein Denerstein Unleashed An appealing cast sells the story, but questions of choice and complicity don't always fit neatly into a sports story that features a likable main character whose "guilt" is concentrated in a single war-time incident. Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Works on its own formulaic terms, but apart from the soccer-based material, one should take its portrayal of events with a spoonful not of sugar, but salt. Rated: B Oct 1, 2020 Full Review Harvey S. Karten Big Apple Reviews Though sentimental "Hallmark Hall of Fame-ish" the biopic about a German soldier who becomes a hero to the English city of Manchester is sincere and deserving. Rated: B+ Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kenneth G Awesome movie, great message on forgiveness and reconciliation. May Jesus be glorified! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/20 Full Review Les N Horrific story. Always children. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Audience Member "The Keeper", is an inspirational film based on true life's events of Bert Trautmann, a German prisoner of war in Britain to become a historical iconic goalie amidst the post World War II prejudice. Evocatively directed and superbly acted by all characters, particularly David Kross (Bert) & Freya Mavor (Margaret), also Harry Melling, this film strikes at one's heartstrings & poignantly illustrates the best and worst of human behavior. When we define fellow humans beyond geographic borders and political affiliations, the possibility of fundamental qualities of love, Goodness and genuineness of spirit manifest themselves. The Keeper is a superb film for a mature audience ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Ron R A bit facile at times but a message worthy of telling. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/14/24 Full Review Steve A Amazing Film !!! Watch it Today !!! Loved it !! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review Michael T Superb sports true story about the legend that is Burt Trautmann. I would of given 5 stars if the movie went a little more in depth, for instance he escaped from a Russian prisoner of war camp, and Man City played a friendly against his then non league team to get a closer look at his talents. Non the less it's a superb low budget film, and is a must see for football fans, especially young Man City fans, who should know about the best goalkeeper that the English game has ever seen, and what he endured to come from nazi soldier to getting an OBE Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Marcus H. Rosenmüller

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David Kross

Bert Trautmann

Freya Mavor

Margaret

John Henshaw

Jack Friar

Harry Melling

Sergeant Smythe

Michael Socha

Bill Twist

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young English woman and a soccer-playing German POW overcome prejudice, public hostility and personal tragedy near the end of World War II.
Director
Marcus H. Rosenmüller
Screenwriter
Marcus H. Rosenmüller, Nicholas J. Schofield
Distributor
Menemsha Films
Production Co
Zephyr Films, British Film Company, Lieblingsfilm GmbH - München
Genre
Biography, Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2021
Runtime
2h 0m
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