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The Captain (German: Der Hauptmann) is a 2017 international co-produced historical drama film written and directed by Robert Schwentke. It was screened in the Special Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
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- Martin Todsharow
- Frieder Schlaich
Jul 27, 2018 · A deserter impersonates a Nazi officer and faces the consequences of his actions in the final days of World War II. The film explores the themes of fear, power, and identity in a dark and realistic setting.
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- Drama, History, Thriller
- Robert Schwentke
- 2018-07-27
Jul 27, 2018 · A deserter impersonates a Nazi captain and becomes a ruthless leader of a camp for deserters. Watch the trailer and read critics reviews of this 2017 film directed by Robert Schwentke.
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- Max Hubacher
- Robert Schwentke
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Jul 27, 2018 · Based on a true story, The Captain follows a desperate soldier who assumes the identity of a captain and orders the execution of prisoners in a camp. The film explores the themes of authority, morality and humanity in a stylized and allegorical way.
The Captain is a 2017 movie based on a true story of a private who impersonates an officer and leads a group of stragglers on a killing spree in April 1945. The film shows the chaos, brutality, and absurdity of the final days of the war from the perspective of German soldiers behind the frontlines.
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Jul 26, 2018 · The Captain. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Robert Schwentke. Drama, History, War. 1h 58m. By Jeannette Catsoulis. July 26, 2018. “The Captain,” Robert Schwentke’s harrowing World War II...
