The Keeper is based on the life of Bernhard Carl "Bert" Trautmann, a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester City (1949-1964). The film is a journey through Bert's life, beginning when he was a German POW in England who falls in love with a local girl, while playing soccer for her father's team, and continues by exploring his eventful personal life and soccer career. Although there is some dramatic license taken, this film, in and of itself, is an enjoyable story of love, forgiveness, and a man who overcame incredible odds. The acting and cinematography are decent . The editing could have been better, but the story is inspiring and entertaining, IMHO! April 2021. (after you watch the movie, don't forget to check out the trivia section for some details on Bert and Margaret)
Review of Trautmann
