The Captain from Cologne
Originally released in 1956. The Captain from Cologne is a comedy/drama film. directed by Slatan Dudow.
Starring Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, and Else Wolz
Synopsis
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and becomes the Director of the Montan Corporation, and a member of the West German Parliament. Herr Karjanke, the real Captain, learns of Albert’s ruse, and wants to claim his "rightful" position in Parliament. But Karjanke cannot come forward until his politicking "Doppelganger" succeeds in passing an amnesty law for war criminals. When Albert is finally brought before a judge on charges of fraud, he learns that this own amnesty law does not apply to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rolf Ludwig
as Albert Hauptmann
Erwin Geschonneck
as Hans Karjanke
Else Wolz
as Adele Karjanke
Christel Bodenstein
as Hannelore Ullrich
Kurt Steingraf
as Pferdapfel, Baron v. Kohlen und Stahlbach
Manfred Borges
as Max Steinmetz
Ruth Baldor
as Frau von Kohlen
Marie-Luise Etzel
as Daisy
Johannes Arpe
as Dr. Seekatz, Bürgermeister
Hans W. Hamacher
as Dr. Brandstätter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captain from Cologne about?
Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Albert uses this to his advantage and becomes the Director of the Montan Corporati...
Who directed The Captain from Cologne?
The Captain from Cologne was directed by Slatan Dudow.
How long is The Captain from Cologne?
The Captain from Cologne has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Captain from Cologne released?
The Captain from Cologne was released on December 7, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captain from Cologne?
The main cast of The Captain from Cologne includes Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein, Kurt Steingraf.