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The Exception

Movie·2017·War, Drama, Romance·1h 47m·6.9 (468)·Directed by David Leveaux

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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.

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Lily JamesLily JamesMieke de JongJai CourtneyJai CourtneyCapt Stefan BrandtEddie MarsanEddie MarsanHeinrich HimmlerChristopher PlummerChristopher PlummerKaiser Wilhelm IIJanet McTeerJanet McTeerPrincess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
Daisy Boulton
Daisy BoultonSecretaryBen DanielsBen DanielsCol Sigurd von IlsemannStéphane AuberghenStéphane AuberghenFrau Linnenkamp

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