Der Hauptmann von Köpenick

Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1997)

Each is dependent on the other. He breaks into the passport office to get a passport. He is surprised and ends up back in prison, where he is trained in military drill. After his release, he once again lodges with relatives, his sister and brother-in-law. Wearing a second-hand captain's uniform, he first takes over a guard unit and uses it to occupy Köpenick town hall, where all the employees of the town council submit to the supposed captain. The mayor is promoted to Berlin and Voigt presents himself to the authorities a few days later. At first, everyone present laughs at the prank, but then Voigt is made aware of the legal consequences. He is sent back to prison, but shortly afterwards he is pardoned by the Emperor.

Date of release
1997-09-26
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (6)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Director
Frank Beyer

Casting

Interesting facts

Der Hauptmann von Köpenick is a 1997 Germany historical drama film directed by Frank Beyer, written by Wolfgang Kohlhaase, and starring Harald Juhnke. It was developed from a 1931 play of the same name based on the true story of German con man Wilhelm Voigt, and his actions as he disguised himself as a Prussian Captain.

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