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A24 | Release Date: June 2, 2017
Summary: German soldier Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) goes on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in The Netherlands, and as Germany is taking over Holland, the country’s authorities are concerned that Dutch spies may be watching the Kaiser. As Brandt begins to infiltrate the Kaiser’s life in search of clues, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected and passionate romance with Mieke (Lily James), one of the Kaiser’s maids whom Brandt soon discovers is secretly Jewish. When Heinrich Himmler (Eddie Marsan), Head of the SS, decides to come for an unexpected visit with a large platoon of Nazis in tow, the stage is set for a breathtaking showdown, as secrets are revealed, allegiances are tested, and Brandt is forced to make the ultimate choice between honoring his country and following his heart. [A24]
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Runtime: 107 min
Rating: Rated R for sexuality, graphic nudity, language and brief violence
Official Site: https://a24films.com/films/the-exception
Production: Egoli Tossell Film
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Countries: USA, UK, GB, US
Language: English
Home Release Date: Aug 8, 2017
Director Credit
David Leveaux Director
Writer Credit
Alan Judd Based On The Novel "The Kaiser's Last Kiss" By
Simon Burke Screenplay By
Principal Cast Credit
Anton Lesser General Falkenberg
Aubeline Barbieux Beatrix
Ben Daniels Col. Sigurd Von Ilsemann
Christopher Plummer Kaiser Wilhelm II
Jai Courtney Capt. Stefan Brandt
Janet McTeer Princess Hermine
Karin Leclercq Widow In Hotel
Lily James Mieke De Jong
Loïs van Wijk Little Girl
Stéphane Auberghen Frau Linnenkamp
Cast Credit
Alain Van Goethem Wehrmacht
Anton Lesser General Falkenberg
Aubeline Barbieux Beatrix
Ben Daniels Col. Sigurd Von Ilsemann
Christopher Plummer Kaiser Wilhelm II
Daan Aufenacker Officer
Dean Constantin Wehrmacht
Eddie Marsan Heinrich Himmler
Jai Courtney Capt. Stefan Brandt
Jan Smekens SS Guard
Janet McTeer Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss Of Greiz
Karin Leclercq Widow In Hotel
Kris Cuppens Pastor Hendriks
Kurt Standaert Schulz
Lily James Mieke De Jong
Loïs van Wijk Little Girl
Lucas Tavernier SS Meyer
Mark Dexter Dietrich
Martin Savage Dirksen
Martin Swabey Mueller
Stéphane Auberghen Frau Linnenkamp
Tom De Vreese Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
Tom Magnus Lieutenant Commander
Verona Verbakel Wehrmacht Secretary
Producer Credit
Adrian Politowski Co-Producer
Bastien Sirodot Associate Producer
Bill Haber Executive Producer
Christian Angermayer Executive Producer
Christopher Landry Associate Producer
Claudia Bluemhuber Executive Producer
Daniel Toland Co-Producer
Githa Hermans Assistant Cast
Ian Hutchinson Executive Producer
James Gibb Executive Producer
Jens Meurer Executive Producer
Jona Wirbeleit Associate Producer
Judy Tossell Producer
Klemens Hallmann Executive Producer
Lou Pitt Producer
Phil Geier Executive Producer
Stéphane Lhoest Line Producer