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Difference between revisions of "The Captain from Köpenick (1956)"
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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
− | |name = The Captain from Köpenick<br>Der Hauptmann von Köpenick | + | |name=''The Captain from Köpenick''<br>''Der Hauptmann von Köpenick'' |
− | |picture = Köpenick 56.jpg | + | |picture=Köpenick 56.jpg |
− | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | + | |caption=''Movie Poster'' |
− | |country = [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany | + | |country=[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] West Germany |
− | |director = Helmut Käutner | + | |director=[[Helmut Käutner]] |
− | |date= August 16, 1956 | + | |date=August 16, 1956 |
− | |language = German | + | |language=German |
|studio=Real-Film GmbH | |studio=Real-Film GmbH | ||
|distributor=Europa-Filmverleih AG | |distributor=Europa-Filmverleih AG | ||
− | |character1=Wilhelm Voigt<br | + | |character1=Wilhelm Voigt<br>(The "Captain") |
|actor1=[[Heinz Rühmann]] | |actor1=[[Heinz Rühmann]] | ||
|character2=Dr. Obermüller | |character2=Dr. Obermüller | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | '''''The Captain from Köpenick''''' is a 1956 West German movie directed by Helmut Käutner. After his release from prison, Wilhelm Voigt decides to finally lead an honest life. In a junk shop, he finds an old captain's uniform. In it, he gives a guard the order to follow him to Köpenick (Berlin) in the town hall, where he arrests the mayor and the city treasurer, to first get a passport in peace. The plan goes awry, instead, he seizes the city treasury and flees. | + | '''''The Captain from Köpenick''''' is a 1956 West German movie directed by [[Helmut Käutner]] and the second German sound adaptation of [[The Captain from Köpenick|the play of the same name by Carl Zuckmayer]]. After his release from prison, Wilhelm Voigt decides to finally lead an honest life. In a junk shop, he finds an old captain's uniform. In it, he gives a guard the order to follow him to Köpenick (Berlin) in the town hall, where he arrests the mayor and the city treasurer, to first get a passport in peace. The plan goes awry, instead, he seizes the city treasury and flees. |
− | {{Film Title | + | {{Film Title}} |
__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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==Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M== | ==Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M== | ||
− | German soldiers march during the opening and the ending with [[Dreyse Ö/M|Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M]] (''Österreichisches Modell''; Austrian model) rifles. These rifles are conversions of the Prussian Dreyse carbine M/57 and the Austrian [[Lorenz Rifle|Lorenz | + | German soldiers march during the opening and the ending with [[Dreyse Ö/M|Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M]] (''Österreichisches Modell''; Austrian model) rifles. These rifles are conversions of the Prussian Dreyse carbine M/57 and the Austrian [[Lorenz Rifle|Lorenz M1854/ II]] musket which were captured in large numbers in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. |
[[File:Dreyse_OM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Dreyse Zündnadel-Defensionsgewehr Ö/M - 15.4 mm]] | [[File:Dreyse_OM.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Dreyse Zündnadel-Defensionsgewehr Ö/M - 15.4 mm]] | ||
[[File:Köpenich_rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers march with the rifles during the opening.]] | [[File:Köpenich_rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers march with the rifles during the opening.]] | ||
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==Chassepot Mle. 1866== | ==Chassepot Mle. 1866== | ||
The German ''Gefreiter'' (Corporal) (Werner Schumacher) and the East Prussian grenadier (Balduin Baas) can be seen carrying French [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the [[Gras Model 1874]]. These two Chassepot rifles keep changing hands throughout the movie. | The German ''Gefreiter'' (Corporal) (Werner Schumacher) and the East Prussian grenadier (Balduin Baas) can be seen carrying French [[Chassepot 1866]] rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the [[Gras Model 1874]]. These two Chassepot rifles keep changing hands throughout the movie. | ||
− | [[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Chassepot | + | [[Image:Chassepot rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Chassepot modèle 1866 - 11mm]] |
[[File:Köpenick56-Chassepot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grenadier on the left carries his Chassepot.]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Chassepot1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grenadier on the left carries his Chassepot.]] | ||
[[File:Köpenick56-Chassepot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The ''Gefreiter'' with his Chassepot in the streetcar.]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Chassepot2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The ''Gefreiter'' with his Chassepot in the streetcar.]] | ||
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==Mauser Gewehr 1871/84== | ==Mauser Gewehr 1871/84== | ||
The [[Gewehr 1871/84]] with ''Seitengewehr'' 98 bayonets is used by German soldiers including the ''Gefreiter'' and the East Prussian grenadier. | The [[Gewehr 1871/84]] with ''Seitengewehr'' 98 bayonets is used by German soldiers including the ''Gefreiter'' and the East Prussian grenadier. | ||
− | [[File:Gr71-84 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px| | + | [[File:Gr71-84 70.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Infanterie-Gewehr Modell 1871/84 - 11.15x60mmR Mauser]] |
[[File:Köpenick56-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldiers of the grenadier's suqad lower their Mausers.]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldiers of the grenadier's suqad lower their Mausers.]] | ||
[[File:Köpenick56-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A sentry at the main entrance stops the police inspector (Kurt Klopsch).]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A sentry at the main entrance stops the police inspector (Kurt Klopsch).]] | ||
[[File:Köpenick56-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the SG 98 between Mathilde and Dr. Obermüller (Martin Held).]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the SG 98 between Mathilde and Dr. Obermüller (Martin Held).]] | ||
− | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|'''''"I do not like this!"'''''<br>The Grenadier stops Mathilde Obermüller (Hannelore Schroth) from using the telephone.]] |
[[File:Köpenick56-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier holds the Gewehr while assembling in the great hall.]] | [[File:Köpenick56-Mauser5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another German soldier holds the Gewehr while assembling in the great hall.]] | ||
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[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:German Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:German Produced/Filmed]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Helmut Käutner]] |
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The Captain from Köpenick is a 1956 West German movie directed by Helmut Käutner and the second German sound adaptation of the play of the same name by Carl Zuckmayer. After his release from prison, Wilhelm Voigt decides to finally lead an honest life. In a junk shop, he finds an old captain's uniform. In it, he gives a guard the order to follow him to Köpenick (Berlin) in the town hall, where he arrests the mayor and the city treasurer, to first get a passport in peace. The plan goes awry, instead, he seizes the city treasury and flees.
The following weapons were used in the film The Captain from Köpenick (1956):
Rifles
Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M
German soldiers march during the opening and the ending with Dreyse Zündnadelgewehr Ö/M (Österreichisches Modell; Austrian model) rifles. These rifles are conversions of the Prussian Dreyse carbine M/57 and the Austrian Lorenz M1854/ II musket which were captured in large numbers in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866.
Chassepot Mle. 1866
The German Gefreiter (Corporal) (Werner Schumacher) and the East Prussian grenadier (Balduin Baas) can be seen carrying French Chassepot 1866 rifles. Recognizable by the smooth receiver that differentiates it from the Gras Model 1874. These two Chassepot rifles keep changing hands throughout the movie.
Mauser Gewehr 1871/84
The Gewehr 1871/84 with Seitengewehr 98 bayonets is used by German soldiers including the Gefreiter and the East Prussian grenadier.