Biopic charting the career of legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer who won the World Cup as a player in 1974, and then as the West German team's coach in 1990. Taking place against the backdrop of the stunning global tournaments, the film depicts a man who railed against the rigid structures and outdated rules in football and fought to conduct his private life as he wished, outside of the moral constraints and expectations of the time.
Production
Meticulous recreation of iconic World Cup matches and 70s kits.
Acting
Klaus Steinbacher captures Beckenbauer's icy charisma and buried warmth.
Director
Tim Trageser
Klaus Steinbacher
Franz Beckenbauer
Ferdinand Hofer
Sepp Maier
Teresa Rizos
Brigitte Schiller
Stefan Murr
Robert Schwan
Bettina Mittendorfer
Antonie Beckenbauer
Heinz-Josef Braun
Vater Beckenbauer
Sina Tkotsch
Jana Milstein
Norbert Heckner
Wilhelm Neudecker
Christine Eixenberger
Julia Krohmer
Carl Achleitner
Max Merkel
Dieter Bach
Jörg Hüls
Konstantin Lindhorst
Dettmar Cramer
Christoph Zrenner
Chef Allianz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Beckenbauer himself reportedly refused to cooperate with the film, calling it 'unnecessary' — yet his son Stephan served as a consultant, creating delicious family tension behind the scenes.
The 'Kaiser' nickname wasn't just about dominance; it referenced his elegant, almost aristocratic playing style that revolutionized the sweeper position — the film's title carries that double meaning of royalty and isolation.
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