The Captain from Cologne(1956)
Der Hauptmann von Köln
The Captain from Cologne 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.
The Captain from Cologne (1956) is a comedy and drama film directed by Slatan Dudow, released on December 7, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz and Christel Bodenstein. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Slatan Dudow
- Writers:
- Henryk Keisch, Slatan Dudow, Michael Tschesno-Hell
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Bergmann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
The Captain from Cologne Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Ludwig
as Albert Hauptmann
Erwin Geschonneck
as Hans Karjanke
- Else Wolz
Else Wolz
as Adele Karjanke
Christel Bodenstein
as Hannelore Ullrich
- Kurt Steingraf
Kurt Steingraf
as Pferdapfel, Baron v. Kohlen und Stahlbach
Manfred Borges
as Max Steinmetz
Ruth Baldor
as Frau von Kohlen
- Marie-Luise Etzel
Marie-Luise Etzel
as Daisy
Johannes Arpe
as Dr. Seekatz, Bürgermeister
- Hans W. Hamacher
Hans W. Hamacher
as Dr. Brandstätter
- Horst Koch
Horst Koch
as Generalfeldmarschall Kesselmeyer
- Herbert Körbs
Herbert Körbs
as General Haudorf
Key crew
Directed by Slatan Dudow, written by Henryk Keisch, Slatan Dudow and Michael Tschesno-Hell.
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The Captain from Cologne Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Captain from Cologne – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Captain from Cologne online?
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Who stars in The Captain from Cologne?
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The main cast of The Captain from Cologne (1956) includes Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein and Kurt Steingraf. The film was directed by Slatan Dudow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Captain from Cologne released?
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The Captain from Cologne was released on December 7, 1956 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Captain from Cologne worth watching?
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The Captain from Cologne (1956) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 4 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.