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The Exception

R20171h 47mDavid Leveaux

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"One duty. One desire. One decision."

Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.

WarDramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookNaziWorld War IResistanceSpyInvestigationLoveHolland

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What is The Exception (2017) about?

Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.

Who stars in The Exception?

The Exception stars Lily James (Mieke de Jong), Jai Courtney (Capt Stefan Brandt), Eddie Marsan (Heinrich Himmler), Christopher Plummer (Kaiser Wilhelm II), Janet McTeer (Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz). The film was directed by David Leveaux.

How long is The Exception?

The Exception has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

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