7.1The Captain from Cologne · 1956
The Captain from Cologne (1956) is a Comedy / Drama film directed by Slatan Dudow, starring Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz.
ComedyDrama
7.1Overview
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.
Cast
Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein, Kurt Steingraf, Manfred Borges, Ruth Baldor, Marie-Luise Etzel
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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.
When was "The Captain from Cologne" released?
The Captain from Cologne was released in 1956.
Who stars in "The Captain from Cologne"?
The cast includes Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Else Wolz, Christel Bodenstein.
