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Der Kapitän (1971)

Movie ★ 5.2 93 min

Comedy Drama

Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping company gives him command of the elegant cruise ship Julia to temporarily replace a colleague who has fallen ill. The rough Ebbs finds his way into his new job only with difficulty and initially puts his foot in his social mouth.

Kurt Hoffmann Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 28, 1971
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0067292
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Cast

Heinz Rühmann Heinz Rühmann Kapitän Wilhelm Ebbs Johanna Matz Johanna Matz Dr. Claudia Lund Horst Tappert Horst Tappert Konsul Carstens Ernst Stankovski Ernst Stankovski 1. Offizier Meier-Pollex Horst Janson Horst Janson 2. Offizier Jörg Neher Monika Lundi Monika Lundi Anette Breitenbach Hans Korte Hans Korte Zahlmeister Herbert Prittel Joseph Offenbach Joseph Offenbach Steward Otto Krümel Günter Pfitzmann Günter Pfitzmann Chefingenieur Oldenburg Ruedi Walter Ruedi Walter Friedrich Haas Margrit Rainer Margrit Rainer Frau Haas Carl Lange Carl Lange Reeder Victor Anderson Jane Hempel Evelyn Moll Irina von Bentheim Patricia Teri Tordai Teri Tordai Ilona Porter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Der Kapitän about?
Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping company gives him command of the elegant cruise ship Julia to temporarily replace a colleague who has fallen ill. The rough Ebbs finds his way into his new job only with difficulty and initially puts his foot in his social mouth.
Who directed Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän was directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
Who stars in Der Kapitän?
Der Kapitän stars Heinz Rühmann, Johanna Matz, Horst Tappert, Ernst Stankovski.
When was Der Kapitän released?
Der Kapitän is a 1971 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Der Kapitän?
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