The Captain
Der Hauptmann
“Follow the leader”
Synopsis
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Der Hauptmann - The Captain - Official trailer (2018)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-25
Top Cast
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Max Hubacher
Herold
Milan Peschel
Freytag
Frederick Lau
Kipinski
Alexander Fehling
Junker
Britta Hammelstein
Gerda
Waldemar Kobus
Hansen
Sebastian Rudolph
Corporal Paul
Marko Dyrlich
Brockhoff
Alexander Hörbe
Schnabel Wirt
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Sichner
Blerim Destani
Dahler-Kaufmann
Haymon Maria Buttinger
Dr. Kremer
Eugenie Anselin
Irmgard
Shannon Staller
Jenny
Samuel Finzi
Roger
Wolfram Koch
Schneider
Bernd Hölscher
Schütte
Annina Polivka
Erika
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 27, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Schwentke
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Der Hauptmann
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Filmgalerie 451, Alfama Films, Opus Film, Facing East, Worst Case Entertainment, hands-on producers, Maria Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Schwentke
Robert Schwentke
Martin Todsharow
Florian Ballhaus
Michał Czarnecki
Daniel Hetzer, Philip Lee, Kay Niessen, Frieder Schlaich, Irene von Alberti
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Schwentke
Director
Florian Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Harald Turzer
Production Design
Robert Schwentke
Writer
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Michał Czarnecki
Editor
Frieder Schlaich
Producer
Irene von Alberti
Producer
Jörn Großhans
Visual Effects Supervisor
Wanja Götz
Stunt Coordinator
Paulo Branco
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain
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What is The Captain about?
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of a Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
Who directed The Captain?
The Captain was directed by Robert Schwentke.
Who stars in The Captain?
The principal cast of The Captain includes Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling, Britta Hammelstein.
When was The Captain released and how long is it?
The Captain was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captain was composed by Martin Todsharow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Captain?
The Captain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).