Fans hoping to see a more risque side of Keira Knightley in forthcoming movie Atonement are going to be disappointed - a steamy shot of the British beauty has been cut from the film.

Atonement, which is based on Ian McEwan's novel of the same name, features a scene where the Pirates Of The Caribbean star strips off her blouse and skirt and plunges into the water, only to re-emerge soaking wet in an undergarment.

However, one of the most revealing shots of Knightley has been axed. Director Joe Wright explains, "There is an important scene with James McAvoy (her co-star) where she dives into a deep fountain to retrieve a broken vase. Keira emerges from the water and stands on the fountain edge. It was her idea to stand there for so long - but I quite liked it.

"There was another shot of her from behind but we left it out as it seemed a bit too rude."

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