The Captain from Kopenick
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) is a comedy drama, directed by Helmut Käutner. It stars Heinz Rühmann and Martin Held. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What The Captain from Kopenick Is About
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job. Ensnared in the absurd net of Prussian bureaucracy, he can't see any way out. That is, until he enters a thrift shop and spots a Prussian officer's uniform that fits him like a second skin...
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What is The Captain from Kopenick about?
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is jailed for fifteen years. Upon his release, he wants to get a permit to get a job and start anew, but finds that without a job he can't get a permit, and without a permit he can't get a job.
Where can I watch The Captain from Kopenick?
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How long is The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).
When did The Captain from Kopenick come out?
The Captain from Kopenick was released in 1956.
Who directed The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?
The Captain from Kopenick stars Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau.
What is The Captain from Kopenick's rating?
The Captain from Kopenick holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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