THE KEEPER tells the incredible true story of Bert Trautmann (David Kross), a German soldier and prisoner of war who, against a backdrop of British post-war protest and prejudice, secures the position of Goalkeeper at Manchester City, and in doing so becomes a footballing icon. His signing causes outrage to thousands of fans, many of them Jewish. But Bert receives support from an unexpected direction: Rabbi Alexander Altmann, who fled the Nazis. Bert’s love for Margaret (Freya Mavor), an Englishwoman, carries him through and he wins over even his harshest opponents by winning the 1956 FA Cup Final, playing on with a broken neck to secure victory. But fate will soon twist the knife for Bert and Margaret, when their love and loyalty to each other is put to the ultimate test. Winner of 10 Film Festival Audience Awards.
5 day rental • NR • 113 min.
“A heartfelt blend of romance and football.“
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The Guardian
"THE KEEPER is a great story of love in adversity and is handsomely told."
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Radio Times
“It deserves to be seen for lots of reasons. Chiefly, because it truly is a heck of a story.“
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Daily Mail