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The Captain (German: Der Hauptmann) is a 2017 international co-produced historical drama film written and directed by Robert Schwentke. It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Jul 27, 2018 · A deserter impersonates a Nazi captain and faces the consequences of his actions in the final weeks of World War II. The film explores the themes of authority, identity and morality in a realistic and shocking way.
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- Drama, History, Thriller
- Robert Schwentke
- 2018-07-27
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Jul 27, 2018 · Based on a true story, The Captain follows Willi Herold, a soldier who impersonates a captain and orders the execution of prisoners in a concentration camp. The film explores the themes of power, identity and humanity in a dark and stylized way.
83% Tomatometer 53 Reviews 84% Audience Score 500+ Ratings A German army deserter finds a Nazi captain's abandoned uniform during the final weeks of World War II.
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- Max Hubacher
- Robert Schwentke
- Filmgalerie 451
Jul 27, 2018 · THE CAPTAIN - Official U.S. HD Trailer. In select cities July 27, 2018 Find a theater near you: http://gwi.io/o1rpuf #TheCaptain Based on an arresting true story, THE CAPTAIN follows a...
- 2 min
- 5.5M
- Music Box Films
Based on true events, “The Captain” takes place during the last weeks of World War II and follows the German soldier Willi Herold, who assumes the identity of a captain of the German army by wearing his uniform and uses his newfound authority to orchestrate several war crimes.
