Der Kapitän
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.
Top Cast
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Heinz Rühmann
Kapitän Wilhelm Ebbs
Johanna Matz
Dr. Claudia Lund
Horst Tappert
Konsul Carstens
Ernst Stankovski
1. Offizier Meier-Pollex
Horst Janson
2. Offizier Jörg Neher
Monika Lundi
Anette Breitenbach
Hans Korte
Zahlmeister Herbert Prittel
Joseph Offenbach
Steward Otto Krümel
Günter Pfitzmann
Chefingenieur Oldenburg
Ruedi Walter
Friedrich Haas
Margrit Rainer
Frau Haas
Carl Lange
Reeder Victor Anderson
Jane Hempel
Evelyn Moll
Irina von Bentheim
Patricia
Teri Tordai
Ilona Porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Hoffmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Seitz Junior
- Original Score
- James Last
- Original Title
- Der Kapitän
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Hoffmann
Franz Seitz Junior
James Last
Ernst Wild
Ingrid Bichler
Franz Seitz Junior
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Hoffmann
Director
Franz Seitz Junior
Screenplay
Franz Seitz Junior
Producer
Ingrid Bichler
Editor
Ernst Wild
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Kapitän
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän was directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
Who stars in Der Kapitän?
The principal cast of Der Kapitän includes Heinz Rühmann, Johanna Matz, Horst Tappert, Ernst Stankovski, Horst Janson.
When was Der Kapitän released and how long is it?
Der Kapitän was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Kapitän?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Kapitän was composed by James Last.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).