Heinz Rühmann
as Wilhelm Voigt
The Captain from Kopenick • Movie • Rating 7.3 out of 10
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What is The Captain from Kopenick about?
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... It blends comedy, drama elements. The film reflects a distinct Germany style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Helmut Käutner. With a runtime of 1h 33m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of The Captain from Kopenick
The main cast includes Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held and Hannelore Schroth. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Helmut Käutner, written by Carl Zuckmayer and Helmut Käutner, produced by Gyula Trebitsch.
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
as Marie Hoprecht, Voigts sister
Maria Sebaldt
as Auguste Viktoria Wormser
Edith Hancke
as Lieschen, das kranke Mädchen
Ethel Reschke
as Pleureusenmieze
Siegfried Lowitz
as Kassierer Rosenkranz
Willi Rose
as Polizist
Willy Maertens
as Prokurist Knell
Wolfgang Müller
as Zuchthäusler Puhlke
Balduin Baas
as ostpreußischer Grenadier
Reinhard Kolldehoff
as Soldat