Der Kapitän
Originally released in 1971. Der Kapitän is a comedy/drama film. directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
Starring Heinz Rühmann, Johanna Matz, and Horst Tappert
Synopsis
Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping company gives him command of the elegant cruise ship Julia to temporarily replace a colleague who has fallen ill. The rough Ebbs finds his way into his new job only with difficulty and initially puts his foot in his social mouth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 28, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Kapitän Wilhelm Ebbs
Johanna Matz
as Dr. Claudia Lund
Horst Tappert
as Konsul Carstens
Ernst Stankovski
as 1. Offizier Meier-Pollex
Horst Janson
as 2. Offizier Jörg Neher
Monika Lundi
as Anette Breitenbach
Hans Korte
as Zahlmeister Herbert Prittel
Joseph Offenbach
as Steward Otto Krümel
Günter Pfitzmann
as Chefingenieur Oldenburg
Ruedi Walter
as Friedrich Haas
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Terra-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Kapitän about?
Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping c...
Who directed Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän was directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
How long is Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Der Kapitän released?
Der Kapitän was released on October 28, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Kapitän?
The main cast of Der Kapitän includes Heinz Rühmann, Johanna Matz, Horst Tappert, Ernst Stankovski, Horst Janson.