The Captain from Kopenick

The 1956 movie based on the theater play by Carl Zuckmayer based on the true story of cobbler Wilhelm Voigt who dressed up as a German military officer and, with the help of unsuspecting soldiers, took over the city hall in Köpenick and confiscated the city's purse.

Release Date

August 15, 1956

Status

Released

Original Title

Der Hauptmann von Köpenick

Runtime

1h 33min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German

Production Companies

Real-Film