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The Keeper is a 2018 British-German biographical film directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller. It portrays Bert Trautmann, a German prisoner of war in Britain who was recruited as a goalkeeper and later signed by Manchester City. David Kross plays Trautmann, while Freya Mavor plays Margaret Friar, whose relationship with him develops amid hostility toward a former enemy.
The story also includes Trautmann’s role in Manchester City’s 1956 FA Cup final.
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Who was Bert Trautmann, the subject of The Keeper?
Bert Trautmann was a German prisoner of war in Britain who became a professional goalkeeper. He later signed for Manchester City and became famous for playing through a broken neck in the 1956 FA Cup final.
Who plays Bert Trautmann in The Keeper?
David Kross plays Trautmann in the 2018 British-German biographical film. Freya Mavor plays Margaret, the woman whose relationship with him forms an important part of the story.
Who directed The Keeper?
Marcus H. Rosenmuller directed the film. Its plot combines Trautmann's football career with the postwar tension surrounding a German living and working in Britain.
Does The Keeper show the 1956 FA Cup final?
Yes, the famous final is part of Trautmann's story and the film depicts the injury he suffered while playing for Manchester City. The historical match ended with City's 3-1 win over Birmingham City.
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