Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1956 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 118 min |
| Audience Score | 71% (7.1/10, 4 votes) |
The Captain from Cologne — FAQ
Is The Captain from Cologne worth watching? The Captain from Cologne holds a 7.1/10 rating from 4 viewers. 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
Who directed The Captain from Cologne? Directed by Slatan Dudow.
Who is in the cast of The Captain from Cologne? It stars Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein, Kurt Steingraf, Manfred Borges and more.
Where can I stream The Captain from Cologne? Streaming availability for The Captain from Cologne is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Captain from Cologne release? It released in 1956.
