The Captain from Cologne
Der Hauptmann von Köln
Synopsis
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and becomes the Director of the Montan Corporation, and a member of the West German Parliament. Herr Karjanke, the real Captain, learns of Albert’s ruse, and wants to claim his "rightful" position in Parliament. But Karjanke cannot come forward until his politicking "Doppelganger" succeeds in passing an amnesty law for war criminals. When Albert is finally brought before a judge on charges of fraud, he learns that this own amnesty law does not apply to him.
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Rolf Ludwig
Albert Hauptmann
Erwin Geschonneck
Hans Karjanke
Else Wolz
Adele Karjanke
Christel Bodenstein
Hannelore Ullrich
Kurt Steingraf
Pferdapfel, Baron v. Kohlen und Stahlbach
Manfred Borges
Max Steinmetz
Ruth Baldor
Frau von Kohlen
Marie-Luise Etzel
Daisy
Johannes Arpe
Dr. Seekatz, Bürgermeister
Hans W. Hamacher
Dr. Brandstätter
Horst Koch
Generalfeldmarschall Kesselmeyer
Herbert Körbs
General Haudorf
Heinrich Gies
Johannes Curth
Peter Kiwitt
Ingo Osterloh
Peter Marx
Herbert Richter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Slatan Dudow
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Tschesno-Hell, Henryk Keisch, Slatan Dudow
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Der Hauptmann von Köln
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Slatan Dudow
Michael Tschesno-Hell, Henryk Keisch, Slatan Dudow
Wilhelm Neef
Helmut Bergmann, Werner Bergmann
Lena Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Bergmann
Director of Photography
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Slatan Dudow
Director
Michael Tschesno-Hell
Writer
Lena Neumann
Editor
Henryk Keisch
Writer
Slatan Dudow
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain from Cologne
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What is The Captain from Cologne about?
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and becomes the Director of the Montan Corporation, and a member of the West German Parliament. Herr Karjanke, the real Captain, learns of Albert’s ruse, and wants to claim his "rightful" position in Parliament. But Karjanke cannot come forward until his politicking "Doppelganger" succeeds in passing an amnesty law for war criminals. When Albert is finally brought before a judge on charges of fraud, he learns that this own amnesty law does not apply to him.
Who directed The Captain from Cologne?
The Captain from Cologne was directed by Slatan Dudow.
Who stars in The Captain from Cologne?
The principal cast of The Captain from Cologne includes Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein, Kurt Steingraf.
When was The Captain from Cologne released and how long is it?
The Captain from Cologne was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captain from Cologne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captain from Cologne was composed by Wilhelm Neef.