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The Captain from Kopenick (1956): movie guide
The Captain from Kopenick (1956) is a Comedy, Drama running about 93 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 59 votes. Notable cast includes Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1956-08-15
- Runtime: 93 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1956-08-15
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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. 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...
Cast highlights
The Captain from Kopenick features Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau, Leonard Steckel, Friedrich Domin. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1956-08-15. Runtime: 93 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (59 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: de. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Captain from Kopenick?
- The Captain from Kopenick is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Captain from Kopenick?
- The Captain from Kopenick runs about 93 minutes.
- Who stars in The Captain from Kopenick?
- Cast highlights include Heinz Rühmann, Martin Held, Hannelore Schroth, Willy A. Kleinau, Leonard Steckel, Friedrich Domin.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Captain from Kopenick?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
