The Captain from Köpenick (1931)
Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain's uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.
Director: Richard Oswald
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: December 22, 1931
Cast
- Max Adalbert - Wilhelm Voigt
- Max Gülstorff - Bürgermeister Dr. Obermüller
- Käthe Haack - Mathilde Obermüller
- Albert Florath - Zuchthausaufseher
- Fritz Odemar - Kassierer Rosenkranz
- Heinrich Schroth - Polizeipräsident von Jagow
- Hans Leibelt - Litfaßsäulen-Mann
- Friedrich Kayssler - Friedrich Hoprecht
- Hermann Vallentin - Adolph Wormser
- Paul Wagner - Hauptmann von Schlettow
Screenplay
- Albrecht Joseph
- Carl Zuckmayer (Screenplay)
- Carl Zuckmayer (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Ewald Daub
Editing: Max Brenner
Production: Roto Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Richard Oswald
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Captain from Köpenick about?
- Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain's uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.
- Who directed The Captain from Köpenick?
- The Captain from Köpenick was directed by Richard Oswald.
- Who stars in The Captain from Köpenick?
- The Captain from Köpenick stars Max Adalbert, Max Gülstorff, Käthe Haack, Albert Florath, Fritz Odemar, Heinrich Schroth.
- How long is The Captain from Köpenick?
- The Captain from Köpenick has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Captain from Köpenick?
- The Captain from Köpenick is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Captain from Köpenick produced?
- The Captain from Köpenick was produced in Germany.