The Strange Case of Captain Ramper
Ramper, der Tiermensch
“A drama of the strangest passion the screen has ever dared to show!”
Synopsis
Paul Wegener gives one of his most active performances here as Captain Ramper, a heroic aviator who makes a pioneering flight across the Arctic accompanied only by Ippling, his faithful mechanic (Kurt Gerron). Near the North Pole, their plane develops engine failure and crashes in the desolate wastes. Ippling dies straight off but Ramper finds a supply base containing food which has been left behind by a previous expedition. After fifteen years in the Arctic wastes, Ramper has considerably mutated.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Reichmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Wegener, Curt J. Braun, Max Mohr
- Original Title
- Ramper, der Tiermensch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film Union
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Reichmann
Paul Wegener, Curt J. Braun, Max Mohr
Friedrich Weinmann, Herbert Körner
Department Leadership Roster
Friedrich Weinmann
Director of Photography
Paul Wegener
Writer
Herbert Körner
Director of Photography
Curt J. Braun
Writer
Max Mohr
Writer
Max Reichmann
Director
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What is The Strange Case of Captain Ramper about?
Paul Wegener gives one of his most active performances here as Captain Ramper, a heroic aviator who makes a pioneering flight across the Arctic accompanied only by Ippling, his faithful mechanic (Kurt Gerron). Near the North Pole, their plane develops engine failure and crashes in the desolate wastes. Ippling dies straight off but Ramper finds a supply base containing food which has been left behind by a previous expedition. After fifteen years in the Arctic wastes, Ramper has considerably mutated.
Who directed The Strange Case of Captain Ramper?
The Strange Case of Captain Ramper was directed by Max Reichmann.
Who stars in The Strange Case of Captain Ramper?
The principal cast of The Strange Case of Captain Ramper includes Paul Wegener, Mary Johnson, Hugo Döblin, Georg Guertler, Camillo Kossuth.
When was The Strange Case of Captain Ramper released and how long is it?
The Strange Case of Captain Ramper was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.