JCC Rockland 21st International Jewish Film Festival

The Keeper & "The Keeper" Interview with Marcus H. Rosenmüller

Expired September 18, 2020 11:30 PM
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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.


Sponsors: Bonnie and Alan Elkin, Ellen and Arthur Wagner, Active International; Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office; Susan & Arnie Garelick; Ilse and John Lang

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    113 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Note
    Rockland County Premiere
  • Director
    Marcus H. Rosenmueller