The Captain

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.

Tagline

“Follow the leader”

Release Status

Released

Genres

War, Drama, History

Director

Robert Schwentke

Original Language

DE

What is The Captain about?

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.

Who directed The Captain?

The Captain was directed by Robert Schwentke.

When was The Captain released?

The Captain was released on February 2, 2018.

How long is The Captain?

The Captain has a runtime of 1h 58m.

Where can I track The Captain?

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