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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.

  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Harald JuhnkeHarald JuhnkeWilhelm Voigt
  • Photo of Elisabeth TrissenaarElisabeth TrissenaarMathilde Obermüller
  • Photo of Katharina ThalbachKatharina ThalbachMarie Hoprecht
  • Photo of Rolf HoppeRolf HoppeZuchthausdirektor
  • Photo of Hark BohmHark BohmKriminalinspektor Schmude
  • Photo of Jürgen HentschJürgen HentschKriminaldirektor Mehlhorn
  • Photo of Sophie RoisSophie RoisMieze
  • Photo of Hermann BeyerHermann BeyerFriedrich Hoprecht
  • Photo of Udo SamelUdo SamelBürgermeister Obermüller
  • Photo of Dieter MontagDieter MontagKilian

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