The Captain from Köpenick
Original title: Der Hauptmann von Köpenick
1956 · 1 h 33 min
Helmut KäutnerCast
Heinz Rühmann 
Martin Held 
Hannelore Schroth 
Willy A. Kleinau 
Leonard Steckel Friedrich Domin
Credits
Written by: Carl Zuckmayer
Plot
A cobbler and ex-convict in Wilhelmine Germany, unable to get papers without a job and a job without papers, steals a captain's uniform and takes over a town hall. Starring Heinz Rühmann.
Sinekatalog’s take
A satire of obedience and a classic of German comedy.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (2,283 votes)
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