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The Captain from Köpenick

19311h 47mRichard Oswald
IMDb 7.0

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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.

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What is The Captain from Köpenick (1931) 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 stars in The Captain from Köpenick?

The Captain from Köpenick stars Max Adalbert (Wilhelm Voigt), Max Gülstorff (Bürgermeister Dr. Obermüller), Käthe Haack (Mathilde Obermüller), Albert Florath (Zuchthausaufseher), Fritz Odemar (Kassierer Rosenkranz). The film was directed by Richard Oswald.

How long is The Captain from Köpenick?

The Captain from Köpenick has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931.

Is The Captain from Köpenick worth watching?

The Captain from Köpenick holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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