Mr. Kaplan
Synopsis
Jacob Kaplan lives an ordinary life in Uruguay. Like many of his other Jewish friends, Jacob fled Europe for South America because of World War II. But now turning 76, he is grumpy and in need of adventure. An unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness comes in the form of a quiet, elderly German, who Mr Kaplan believes to be a runaway Nazi. Determined to capture this Nazi, as Eichmann was captured before him, Mr Kaplan surprises everyone when he takes up this challenge.
Top Cast
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Héctor Noguera
Jacobo Kaplan
Néstor Guzzini
Wilson Contreras
Rolf Becker
Julius Reich, The German
Nidia Telles
Rebeca Kaplan
Nuria Fló
Lottie
Leonor Svarcas
Estrella
Gustavo Saffores
Isaac Kaplan
Hugo Piccinini
Elias
Cesar Jourdan
Carlos
Jorge Bolani
Kilgman
Augusto Mazzarelli
Weinstein
Adela Dubrá
Sheila
Roberto Suárez
Ernesto
Anouk Ogueta
Mimi Weinstein
Gabriel Kaplan
Lejman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álvaro Brechner
- Screenplay & Story
- Álvaro Brechner
- Original Score
- Mikel Salas
- Original Title
- Mr. Kaplan
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Uruguay, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte, Razor Film Produktion, Baobab Films, Expresso Films, Salado Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álvaro Brechner
Álvaro Brechner
Mikel Salas
Álvaro Gutiérrez
Álvaro Brechner, Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Álvaro Brechner, Mariana Secco
Department Leadership Roster
Álvaro Brechner
Director
Álvaro Brechner
Writer
Álvaro Brechner
Producer
Mariana Secco
Producer
Álvaro Gutiérrez
Director of Photography
Álvaro Brechner
Editor
Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Kaplan
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What is Mr. Kaplan about?
Jacob Kaplan lives an ordinary life in Uruguay. Like many of his other Jewish friends, Jacob fled Europe for South America because of World War II. But now turning 76, he is grumpy and in need of adventure. An unexpected opportunity to achieve greatness comes in the form of a quiet, elderly German, who Mr Kaplan believes to be a runaway Nazi. Determined to capture this Nazi, as Eichmann was captured before him, Mr Kaplan surprises everyone when he takes up this challenge.
Who directed Mr. Kaplan?
Mr. Kaplan was directed by Álvaro Brechner.
Who stars in Mr. Kaplan?
The principal cast of Mr. Kaplan includes Héctor Noguera, Néstor Guzzini, Rolf Becker, Nidia Telles, Nuria Fló.
When was Mr. Kaplan released and how long is it?
Mr. Kaplan was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Kaplan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Kaplan was composed by Mikel Salas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Kaplan?
Mr. Kaplan holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).