About The Film
A decorated ex-Nazi paratrooper plays for redemption on the soccer field in this rousing and romantic true story. Released from a British prisoner-of-war camp, Bert Trautmann’s goalkeeping skills secure him a position on the Manchester City team, where he catches the eye of the club manager’s daughter Margaret (Freya Mavor). But his arrival also arouses the post-war ire of fans, many of them Jewish. With unexpected support from a local rabbi, Trautmann wins over his critics, famously playing the 1956 FA Cup Final with a broken neck. Unbeknownst to him was that his greatest challenge was yet to come. With David Kross’ sympathetic lead performance and Bavarian Award-winning production design, this magnificent epic speaks to the power of sports to unite.
Film Details
Running Time
118 minutes
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Year
2019
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Premiere
Atlanta Premiere
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