The Captain from Köpenick
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
Synopsis
Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain's uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.
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Max Adalbert
Wilhelm Voigt
Max Gülstorff
Bürgermeister Dr. Obermüller
Käthe Haack
Mathilde Obermüller
Albert Florath
Zuchthausaufseher
Fritz Odemar
Kassierer Rosenkranz
Heinrich Schroth
Polizeipräsident von Jagow
Hans Leibelt
Litfaßsäulen-Mann
Friedrich Kayssler
Friedrich Hoprecht
Hermann Vallentin
Adolph Wormser
Paul Wagner
Hauptmann von Schlettow
Willi Schur
Kalle
Hermann Speelmans
Wachtmeister Kilian
Ilse Fürstenberg
Marie Hoprecht, Voigts Schwester
Alfred Beierle
Passkommissar
Gerhard Bienert
Gardegrenadier
Heinz Sarnow
Dr. Jellinek
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Zuckmayer
- Original Title
- Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Roto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Carl Zuckmayer, Albrecht Joseph
Ewald Daub
Max Brenner
Richard Oswald, Gabriel Pascal
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
Max Brenner
Editor
Albrecht Joseph
Writer
Richard Oswald
Producer
Gabriel Pascal
Producer
Carl Zuckmayer
Screenplay
Ewald Daub
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain from Köpenick
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What is The Captain from Köpenick about?
Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain's uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.
Who directed The Captain from Köpenick?
The Captain from Köpenick was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in The Captain from Köpenick?
The principal cast of The Captain from Köpenick includes Max Adalbert, Max Gülstorff, Käthe Haack, Albert Florath, Fritz Odemar.
When was The Captain from Köpenick released and how long is it?
The Captain from Köpenick was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.