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2018118 minWar, Drama, History

The Captain

Is The Captain a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Captain worth watching? With a rating of 7.19/10, this War, Drama, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Captain Synopsis

Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate weeks of the Third Reich. Newly emboldened by the allure of a suit that he has stolen only to stay warm, Willi discovers that many Germans will follow the leader, whoever he is.

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Top Cast

Max Hubacher
Max HubacherHerold
Milan Peschel
Milan PeschelFreytag
Frederick Lau
Frederick LauKipinski
Alexander Fehling
Alexander FehlingJunker
Britta Hammelstein
Britta HammelsteinGerda
Waldemar Kobus
Waldemar KobusHansen
Sebastian Rudolph
Sebastian RudolphCorporal Paul
Marko Dyrlich
Marko DyrlichBrockhoff
Alexander Hörbe
Alexander HörbeSchnabel Wirt
Sascha Alexander Geršak
Sascha Alexander GeršakSichner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Captain worth watching?

Yes, The Captain is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.19/10, it's highly recommended for fans of War, Drama, History movies.

Is The Captain hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.19/10), The Captain is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The Captain?

The Captain is a War, Drama, History movie that Germany, 1945. Soldier Willi Herold, a deserter of the German army, stumbles into a uniform of Nazi captain abandoned during the last and desperate we...

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Critic Reviews

SWITCH.May 30, 2019
★ 9

Far from being blockbuster slop that slides from mind an hour after it ends, Robert Schwentke’s first independent feature makes me want to seek out his earlier German films, like ‘Tattoo’ and ‘Eierdiebe’. ‘The Captain’ is a thoughtful, brutal and morbidly amusing study of the corrupting nature of power and the rise of evil. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-captain-horror-nihilism-and-dark-humour