The Captain (2018)

Follow the leader

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Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.

Director: Robert Schwentke
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Martin Todsharow
Cinematography: Florian Ballhaus
Editing: Michał Czarnecki
Production: Filmgalerie 451, Alfama Films, Opus Film, Facing East, Worst Case Entertainment, hands-on producers, Maria Films
Country: Germany, France, Poland
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

prisoner, desertion, nazi officer, impersonator, black and white, army captain, third reich (iii reich 1933-45), 1940s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Captain about?
Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.
Who directed The Captain?
The Captain was directed by Robert Schwentke.
Who stars in The Captain?
The Captain stars Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Alexander Fehling, Britta Hammelstein, Waldemar Kobus.
How long is The Captain?
The Captain has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is The Captain?
The Captain is a War, Drama, History film.
Where was The Captain produced?
The Captain was produced in Germany, France, Poland.