The Exception - BLU-RAY
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In 1940, battle-scarred German officer Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) received transfer to Holland for a less taxing assignment-surveilling the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer) to prevent his exploitation by enemy forces. After falling in love with Mieke de Jong (Lily James), the old man's Jewish housekeeper, he faces wrenching choices when he discovers she's a resistance spy. Effective adaptation of the Alan Judd novel InchThe Kaiser's Last KissInch co-stars Janet McTeer, Eddie Marsan, Ben Daniels, Anton Lesser. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
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- GenreDramaDescriptionIn 1940, battle-scarred German officer Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) received transfer to Holland for a less taxing assignment-surveilling the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer) to prevent his exploitation by enemy forces. After falling in love with Mieke de Jong (Lily James), the old man's Jewish housekeeper, he faces wrenching choices when he discovers she's a resistance spy. Effective adaptation of the Alan Judd novel InchThe Kaiser's Last KissInch co-stars Janet McTeer, Eddie Marsan, Ben Daniels, Anton Lesser. 107 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.TitleThe ExceptionFormatBlu-rayMPAA RatingRStudioLions Gate
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A riveting World War II thriller that is filled with espionage and romance in equal measure, The Exception follows German soldier Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) as he 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.
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