The Keeper

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The Keeper

Released Oct 2, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Les N

Horrific story. Always children.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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"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

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Ron R

A bit facile at times but a message worthy of telling.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/14/24

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Steve A

Amazing Film !!! Watch it Today !!! Loved it !!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/24

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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

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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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