The Captain from Kopenick(1956)
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
The Captain from Kopenick Synopsis
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job. Ensnared in the absurd net of Prussian bureaucracy, he can't see any way out. That is, until he enters a thrift shop and spots a Prussian officer's uniform that fits him like a second skin...
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) is a comedy and drama film directed by Helmut Käutner, released on August 15, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth and Willy A. Kleinau. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Helmut Käutner
- Writers:
- Carl Zuckmayer, Helmut Käutner, Carl Zuckmayer
- Producers:
- Gyula Trebitsch
- Cinematographer:
- Albert Benitz
- Composer:
- Bernhard Eichhorn
- Production:
- Real-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Captain from Kopenick Cast & Crew
Main cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Wilhelm Voigt
Martin Held
as Dr. Obermüller
Hannelore Schroth
as Mathilde Obermüller
Willy A. Kleinau
as Friedrich Hoprecht
Leonard Steckel
as Adolph Wormser
Friedrich Domin
as Zuchthausdirektor
Erich Schellow
as Capt. von Schlettow
Walter Giller
as Willy Wormser
Wolfgang Neuss
as Zuchthäusler Kallenberg
Bum Krüger
as Schutzmann Kilian
Joseph Offenbach
as Wabschke
- Ilse Fürstenberg
Ilse Fürstenberg
as Marie Hoprecht, Voigts sister
Key crew
Directed by Helmut Käutner, written by Carl Zuckmayer, Helmut Käutner and Carl Zuckmayer, produced by Gyula Trebitsch.
Explore more Comedy titles
The Captain from Kopenick Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 56 ratings.
You may also like
Where the Money Is
2000
Gotcha!
1985
Good Bye, Lenin!
2003
Brute Force
1947
Berlin Blues
2003
Things Change
1988
Porridge
1979
A Coffee in Berlin
2012
A Dog Year
2009
The Parts You Lose
2019
The Spitfire Grill
1996
F.I.S.T.
1978
The Tunnel
2001
The Middle Man
2021
Don't Think Twice
2016
Thunderstruck
2012
Welcome to Collinwood
2002
Richard Jewell
2019
Corner Office
2023
The Organization
1971
Movies similar to The Captain from Kopenick
One Day in Europe
2005
Männerpension
1996
The Longest Yard
2005
Soloalbum
2003
No Songs of Love
2005
Down by Law
1986
Learning to Lie
2003
Chicago
2002
Berlin Tunnel 21
1981
Love in Thoughts
2004
Salvador (Puig Antich)
2006
Solo Sunny
1980
Reclaim Your Brain
2007
FC Venus
2006
Malcolm X
1992
Cape Fear
1991
Brubaker
1980
TÁR
2022
Beyond Silence
1996
The King of Comedy
1982
The Captain from Kopenick – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captain from Kopenick online?
+
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) is available to stream on ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?
+
The main cast of The Captain from Kopenick (1956) includes Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau and Leonard Steckel. The film was directed by Helmut Käutner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captain from Kopenick released?
+
The Captain from Kopenick was released on August 15, 1956 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Captain from Kopenick worth watching?
+
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.