The Keeper (2019)
He won her love and our hearts and minds
Starring David Kross, Freya Mavor, John Henshaw
Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller
The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.
Runtime: 114 min.
Rating: 7.7
DVD
Languages: Deutsch,English
Countries: Germany,Ireland,United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,History,War
Keywords: biography,based on a true story,football (soccer)
Cast
Bert Trautmann
Margaret
Jack Friar
Jock Thompson
Sergeant Smythe
Bill Twist
Tilson, Man City President
Roberts
Clarice Friar
Grandma Sarah
Betsy Walters
Alf Myers
Barbara Friar
John Trautmann
Clive Thornton
Rabbi Altmann
Ross
Colonel Bledsop
Richard Holthaus
Becker
Private Fletcher
Band Leader
German Soldier (Ukraine)
Ukrainian Boy
Commentator
Commentator
Commentator
Journalist
Journalist
Journalist
Journalist
Man City Fan Club Representative
Man City Fan Club Representative
Man City Fan Club Representative
Doctor
Ice Cream Man
Kunartz
Translator POW Camp
Meinert
Rudi Konrad
Bach
Bert (aged 9)
John (toddler)
Supporter 1
Supporter 2
Physician Wembley
Nurse
Groundkeeper
Secretary POW Camp
Pretty Girl in Pub
St Helens Referee
Wolverhampton Referee
Man City Captain