The Captain from Kopenick
Originally released in 1956. The Captain from Kopenick is a comedy/drama film. directed by Helmut Käutner.
Starring Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, and Hannelore Schroth
Synopsis
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job. Ensnared in the absurd net of Prussian bureaucracy, he can't see any way out. That is, until he enters a thrift shop and spots a Prussian officer's uniform that fits him like a second skin...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (53 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Wilhelm Voigt
Martin Held
as Dr. Obermüller
Hannelore Schroth
as Mathilde Obermüller
Willy A. Kleinau
as Friedrich Hoprecht
Leonard Steckel
as Adolph Wormser
Friedrich Domin
as Zuchthausdirektor
Erich Schellow
as Capt. von Schlettow
Walter Giller
as Willy Wormser
Wolfgang Neuss
as Zuchthäusler Kallenberg
Bum Krüger
as Schutzmann Kilian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Real-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captain from Kopenick about?
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a...
Who directed The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick was directed by Helmut Käutner.
How long is The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Captain from Kopenick released?
The Captain from Kopenick was released on August 15, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captain from Kopenick?
The main cast of The Captain from Kopenick includes Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau, Leonard Steckel.