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The Captain from Köpenick
The Captain from Köpenick

THE CAPTAIN FROM KÖPENICK

Der Hauptmann von Köpenick

Directed by Richard Oswald
Germany, 1931
Comedy

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain’s uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain’s uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.