About this movie
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...
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The Captain from Kopenick
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Quick facts
Year
1956
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
54
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
DE
Cast
prison
berlin, germany
passport
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Questions about The Captain from Kopenick
How long is The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick was directed by Helmut Käutner and released in 1956.
What genre is The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick is a Comedy, Drama film (1956).
Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?
The cast of The Captain from Kopenick includes Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau, Leonard Steckel.
What is the TMDB rating for The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 54 votes.
