"The Keeper"

Just watched it this afternoon, excellent and highly recomended, even had this old blue tearing up at one point.

Only thing I could criticise was it seemed to have forgotten Les McDowell or did I just miss him in it.

Also in the credits someone could have told the makers Roy Pauls name ;-)
 
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urban genie said:
Just watched it this afternoon, excellent and highly recomended, even had this old blue tearing up at one point.

Only thing I could criticise was it seemed to have forgotten Les McDowell or did I just miss him in it.

Also in the credits someone could have told the makers Roy Pauls name ;-)
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You did not miss him, he was not mentioned and I wondered why. He seems to have been replaced by the Scots guy in the hat.
Also in the commentary on the final City were referred to as Man City, I do not recall them being called this until much later. Could be wrong though.
As you say it is an excellent film and deserves a wider audience and not just selected cinemas.
I am sure it would appeal to everyone not just City fans or those interested in football.
You did well to only tear up at "one" point.
 
urban genie said:
Just watched it this afternoon, excellent and highly recommended, even had this old blue tearing up at one point.

Only thing I could criticise was it seemed to have forgotten Les McDowell or did I just miss him in it.

Also in the credits someone could have told the makers Roy Pauls name ;-)
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Les McDowell wasn't credited despite managing for every season of Bert's time at City bar his first and last. Obviously there was attention in the film on Jock Thomson as he signed Trautmann but given the focus on the cup final, Les McDowall might have warranted a mention.
 
JGL07 said:
Les McDowell wasn't credited despite managing for every season of Bert's time at City bar his first and last. Obviously there was attention in the film on Jock Thomson as he signed Trautmann but given the focus on the cup final, Les McDowall might have warranted a mention.
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Was my only minus for the film, I was thinking why is thomson still manager in 55 and 56, that's not right, but I doubt it is a big issue for most film goers.
 
JGL07 said:
The shots of Maine Road were very realistic. I don't know how they managed to recreate the visuals.
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I provided lots of images and film of the stadium in the 1940s and pre-Kippax roof, including the Platt Lane corner externals. They then used CGI technology. I did the same with Wembley. They got some bits of Maine Rd wrong but it's pretty close overall considering they never ever ventured into the place or near the old site.
 
Mancity1980 said:
I thought that as well, he was captured and escaped several times plus he operated on both the eastern and western fronts. His life story is truly remarkable, I understand the focus was the love story and the great man himself probably didn’t reveal too much about his war years but I would have loved to have seen (even as flashbacks) more of that.
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There's lots that could've been more dramatic of course - including the reasons why MCFC took the gamble (that for me was a crucial piece but it was too 'football' I guess) - but they had to keep it flowing and to time.
 
urban genie said:
Was my only minus for the film, I was thinking why is thomson still manager in 55 and 56, that's not right, but I doubt it is a big issue for most film goers.
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For any film the narrative for a general audience is the most important thing. Even a biopic is a story first and history lesson second, it has to fit into 120 minutes or so , so suddenly changing 'supporting' characters is confusing and explaining it time consuming for a general audience. So it's easier to just keep the manager the same, especially as they are both Scots. They all sound the same anyway :)
 
Just a question for maybe @Gary James - Alec Thurlow was the keeper when City found Trautmann, but he died extremely young. What happened to him?
 
Went to see this today and yes they have played around with the story a bit,but it was a very enjoyable couple of hours.Any out of town blues here for the weekend,it's on at the showcase on Hyde Road just round the corner from the Etihad.Any fans of other clubs lurking,it's well worth a watch as it's not a film about city but a far bigger story which you will enjoy.If we ever name a stand after another former player.........................
 
Been to see "The Keeper", this afternoon, been meaning to watch it since it's release but never got round to it.

For those that don't know, it's the story of arguably our finest ever goalkeeper Bert Trautmann.

I was lucky enough to see him play several times, I went to his testimonial match and he kindly signed his biography for me at The Etihad a few years back.

If you haven't seen it, try and do so, before it goes off general release. I saw it at The Showcase Cinema at Belle Vue, Gorton.

I realise there was a thread about the film a few weeks ago, but I wouldn't want anyone to miss it.

I notice our own Gary James got a deserved credit at the end.
 
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ColinBellsjockstrap said:
Been to see "The Keeper", this afternoon, been meaning to watch it since it's release but never got round to it.

For those that don't know, it's the story of arguably our finest ever goalkeeper Bert Trautmann.

I was lucky enough to see him play several times, I went to his testimonial match and he kindly signed his biography for me at The Etihad a few years back.

If you haven't seen it, try and do so, before it goes off general release. I saw it at The Showcase Cinema at Belle Vue, Gorton.

I realise there was a thread about the film a few weeks ago, but I wouldn't want anyone to miss it.

I notice our own Gary James got a deserved credit at the end.
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The biography of him that came out a few years ago is an excellent read too
 
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