Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1997)

Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1997) poster

Each is dependent on the other. He breaks into the passport office to get a passport. He is surprised and ends up back in prison, where he is trained in military drill. After his release, he once again lodges with relatives, his sister and brother-in-law. Wearing a second-hand captain's uniform, he first takes over a guard unit and uses it to occupy Köpenick town hall, where all the employees of the town council submit to the supposed captain. The mayor is promoted to Berlin and Voigt presents himself to the authorities a few days later. At first, everyone present laughs at the prank, but then Voigt is made aware of the legal consequences. He is sent back to prison, but shortly afterwards he is pardoned by the Emperor.

Director: Frank Beyer
Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Gotthardt
Cinematography: Eberhard Geick
Editing: Clarissa Ambach
Production: Hannover Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

theater play, prussia, köpenick, junhnke

More Films by Director: Frank Beyer
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Hauptmann von Köpenick about?
Each is dependent on the other. He breaks into the passport office to get a passport. He is surprised and ends up back in prison, where he is trained in military drill. After his release, he once again lodges with relatives, his sister and brother-in-law. Wearing a second-hand captain's uniform, he first takes over a guard unit and uses it to occupy Köpenick town hall, where all the employees of the town council submit to the supposed captain. The mayor is promoted to Berlin and Voigt presents himself to the authorities a few days later. At first, everyone present laughs at the prank, but then Voigt is made aware of the legal consequences. He is sent back to prison, but shortly afterwards he is pardoned by the Emperor.
Who directed Der Hauptmann von Köpenick?
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Der Hauptmann von Köpenick?
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick stars Harald Juhnke, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Katharina Thalbach, Rolf Hoppe, Hark Bohm, Jürgen Hentsch.
How long is Der Hauptmann von Köpenick?
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Der Hauptmann von Köpenick?
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie film.
Where was Der Hauptmann von Köpenick produced?
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick was produced in Germany.