Der Hauptmann von Köln (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Der Hauptmann von Köln is a comedy and drama film directed by Slatan Dudow, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Der Hauptmann von Köln stars Rolf Ludwig as Albert Hauptmann, Erwin Geschonneck as Hans Karjanke, Christel Bodenstein as Hannelore Ullrich and Manfred Borges as Max Steinmetz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Der Hauptmann von Köln has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Hauptmann von Köln page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Hauptmann von Köln tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
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- Where can I watch Der Hauptmann von Köln (1956)?
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- Is Der Hauptmann von Köln worth watching?
- Der Hauptmann von Köln holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Hauptmann von Köln?
- Der Hauptmann von Köln stars Rolf Ludwig, Erwin Geschonneck, Christel Bodenstein, Manfred Borges and Johannes Arpe.
- When was Der Hauptmann von Köln released?
- Der Hauptmann von Köln was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.