Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1997 film)
| Der Hauptmann von Köpenick | |
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| Based on | The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer |
| Written by | Wolfgang Kohlhaase |
| Directed by | Frank Beyer |
| Starring | Harald Juhnke |
| Music by | Peter Gotthardt |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Original language | German |
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| Cinematography | Eberhard Geick |
| Editor | Clarissa Ambach |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company | Hanover Film |
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| Release | 21 August 1997 |
Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (English: The Captain of Köpenick) is a 1997 Germany historical drama film directed by Frank Beyer, written by Wolfgang Kohlhaase, and starring Harald Juhnke. It was developed from a 1931 play of the same name based on the true story of German con man Wilhelm Voigt, and his actions as he disguised himself as a Prussian Captain.