Movie

The Captain from Kopenick

★ 7.3(54)19561h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Helmut Käutner
Release date: 1956-08-15
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Real-Film

About The Captain from Kopenick

The Captain from Kopenick is a 1956 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Helmut Käutner, starring Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held and Hannelore Schroth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Captain from Kopenick in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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...

Cast

Heinz Rühmann

Wilhelm Voigt

Martin Held

Dr. Obermüller

Hannelore Schroth

Mathilde Obermüller

Willy A. Kleinau

Friedrich Hoprecht

Leonard Steckel

Adolph Wormser

Friedrich Domin

Zuchthausdirektor

Erich Schellow

Capt. von Schlettow

Walter Giller

Willy Wormser

Wolfgang Neuss

Zuchthäusler Kallenberg

Bum Krüger

Schutzmann Kilian

Joseph Offenbach

Wabschke

Ilse Fürstenberg

Marie Hoprecht, Voigts sister

Themes & keywords

prisonberlin, germanypassport

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Captain from Kopenick in Mexico?+

The Captain from Kopenick is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Captain from Kopenick on Netflix?+

The Captain from Kopenick is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Captain from Kopenick?+

The Captain from Kopenick has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?+

The Captain from Kopenick stars Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau and Leonard Steckel.

When did The Captain from Kopenick come out?+

The Captain from Kopenick is a 1956 movie directed by Helmut Käutner.

What genre is The Captain from Kopenick?+

The Captain from Kopenick is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Captain from Kopenick?+

The Captain from Kopenick was directed by Helmut Käutner.