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The Captain

Original title: Der Hauptmann
  • 2017
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
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Max Hubacher in The Captain (2017)
Based on an arresting true story, The Captain follows an enigmatic German army deserter, Willi Herold (Max Hubacher), after he stumbles across an abandoned Nazi captains uniform in the final weeks of World War II. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit he stole only to stay warm, Herold discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whomever that happens to be. A parade of fresh atrocities follows in the self-declared captains wake, serving as a reminder of the consequences of social conformity and untrammeled political power. Simultaneously a historical docudrama and sociological examination with undertones of ghoulish absurdity,The Captain presents fascism as a system to be gamed by those most casuistic and unscrupulous.
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In the last moments of World War II, a young German soldier fighting for survival finds a Nazi captain's uniform. Impersonating an officer, the man quickly takes on the monstrous identity of... Read allIn the last moments of World War II, a young German soldier fighting for survival finds a Nazi captain's uniform. Impersonating an officer, the man quickly takes on the monstrous identity of the perpetrators he's escaping from.In the last moments of World War II, a young German soldier fighting for survival finds a Nazi captain's uniform. Impersonating an officer, the man quickly takes on the monstrous identity of the perpetrators he's escaping from.

  • Director
    • Robert Schwentke
  • Writer
    • Robert Schwentke
  • Stars
    • Max Hubacher
    • Alexander Fehling
    • Sebastian Rudolph
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    19K
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    • Director
      • Robert Schwentke
    • Writer
      • Robert Schwentke
    • Stars
      • Max Hubacher
      • Alexander Fehling
      • Sebastian Rudolph
    • 111User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 23 wins & 19 nominations

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    Max Hubacher
    Max Hubacher
    • Willi Herold
    Alexander Fehling
    Alexander Fehling
    • Junker
    Sebastian Rudolph
    Sebastian Rudolph
    • Gefreiter Paul
    Max Thommes
    Max Thommes
    • Bursche
    Rike Eckermann
    • Farmer's Wife
    Jörn Hentschel
    Jörn Hentschel
    • Farmer
    Milan Peschel
    Milan Peschel
    • Freytag
    Alexander Hörbe
    Alexander Hörbe
    • Schnabel Wirt
    Ferdinand Dörfler
    • Farmer 1
    Harald Warmbrunn
    • Farmer 2
    Stefan Feddersen-Clausen
    • Deserteur
    Kordian Rekowski
    • Totschläger
    Frederick Lau
    Frederick Lau
    • Kipinski
    Sebastian Grempka
    • Bomber
    Damien Rabjastajn
    • Flak Soldat 1
    Sascha Alexander Gersak
    • Sichner
    Jakub Sierenberg
    • Flak Soldat 2
    Damian Ul
    Damian Ul
    • Feldgendarm
    • Director
      • Robert Schwentke
    • Writer
      • Robert Schwentke
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    • Trivia
      The song that the German sing before being executed by a Flak gun is called Westerwaldlied which was a popular German folk song.
    • Goofs
      Some German soldiers have a skull painted on their helmet. This specific type of skull decal was used by a Finnish army unit (1st battalion, infantry regiment 46) in the continuation war 1941-1944. A famous colorized photo of three Finnish soldiers in a trench wearing this sort helmet decal of is often incorrectly associated with Germans or the SS.
    • Quotes

      Willi Herold: My father always said, "If you've done something wrong, then at least admit it."

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits show "Task Force Herold" marching through present day Germany and interrogating unsuspecting civilians.

    User reviews111

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    8/10
    It's the end of the ... war as we know it
    Well maybe "knew it" would be better ... but that would not be as close to the song as I had in mind. Just a little nugget/hint/joke I like to make with my summary lines. Not that this is a comedy - most German movies are either known as romantic comedies/dramas or have the second world war as a topic - this obviously being the latter.

    This has an intersting twist with a character assuming a position and power grab, that will run throughout the movie. War is not a game and what it does with people (especially when they get into a position of power) is shown here very vividly. Very well played and acted (mostly in black and white nonetheless). If you don't have issues with the subject matter and the symbols shown, the movie might be something you want to watch. Interesting take to say the least.
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    • May 19, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 27, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • France
      • Poland
    • Official sites
      • Official German Site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Bödeln från Emsland
    • Filming locations
      • Görlitz, Saxony, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Filmgalerie 451
      • Alfama Films
      • Opus Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €5,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $109,226
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,568
      • Jul 29, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,197,218
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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