Margaret Friar catches the eye of a young German inmate, named Bert Trautmann, while making delivery rounds to a PoW camp near Manchester at the end of WWII. When her father, who manages the local amateur football team, sees him playing in goal in a prison yard kickabout, he is so taken by his prowess that he gets him out of the camp to play for his team, St Helen’s Town.
Despite local hostility, Margaret’s and Bert’s love blossoms,as does his reputation as an outstanding goalkeeper.
An extraordinary tale of love, forgiveness and overcoming all odds, The Keeper tells the incredible true story of footballing legend Bert Trautmann.
Price: €7 / €6 (Cinema Club Members)
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