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| Directed by | Marcus H. Rosenmüller |
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| Music by | Gerd Baumann |
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Trautmann is an upcoming British-German biographical film,[1] starring German actor David Kross as the footballer Bert Trautmann.[2] Although the subject of the film was a sportsman, the film has been described as "not primarily a sports film" but instead a drama.[1]
Plot edit
The film details the journey of Bert Trautmann in his rise from Nazi paratrooper to English footballing legend.[3]
Growing up in Nazi Germany, Trautmann grew up indoctrinated in the mindset of his country at the time,[4] before his recruitment as a soldier and subsequent capture by the British in 1944. His denazification in a prisoner-of-war camp in England and the kindness of the locals led him to reject his homeland and choose instead to remain in England,[5] where he became a goalkeeper, first for St Helens Town and then for Manchester City. His signing was originally met with protests from the club's fans due to his background,[6] but his career ultimately came to be seen as a symbol of Anglo-German rapprochement.[7] Considered by some as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game,[8] he is ultimately most famous for winning the FA Cup in 1956 without realising he had broken his neck during the game.[9]
Cast edit
- David Kross as Bert Trautmann
- Freya Mavor as Margaret
- Angus Barnett as Clive Thornton
- Gary Lewis as Jock Thompson
- Karl Markovics as Rabbi Altmann
- John Henshaw as Jack Friar
- Mikey Collins as Alf Myers
Production edit
Before Trautmann's death in 2013, Rosenmüller spent several days interviewing him about details for inclusion in the film.[1]
Principal photography began in Belfast on 8 June 2017.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c "German PoW and hero goalie stars in tale of reconciliation". The Guardian. 19 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "David Kross to portray legendary goalie "Bert" Trautmann". screendaily. Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Manchester City legend Bert Trautmann dies aged 89". BBC Sport. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Bert Trautmann: from Nazi paratrooper to hero of Manchester City". The Guardian. 11 April 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ Wilson, Steve (3 October 2005). "A life less ordinary". ESPN. Retrieved 17 August 2008.
- ^ "Bert Trautmann obituary". The Guardian. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Keeper of legends: From enemy to friend - Anglo-German relations could not be in better hands". The Independent. 6 May 2006. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Bert Trautmann: From German prisoner of war to English footballing icon". goal.com. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Trautmann breaks neck in Cup final [video]". BBC Sport. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Man City legend biopic 'Trautmann' begins filming in Belfast". Irish Times. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
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