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'''''The Captain''''' is a 2017 World War II German-language drama directed by Robert Schwentke (''[[Red (2010)|Red]]'', ''[[Flightplan]]''). The film is set in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, as Corporal Willi Herold is mercilessly hunted down by the merciless Captain Junker, who considers him a deserter. But shortly before his expected death, Willi discovers | '''''The Captain''''' is a 2017 World War II German-language drama directed by Robert Schwentke (''[[Red (2010)|Red]]'', ''[[Flightplan]]''). The film is set in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, as Corporal Willi Herold is mercilessly hunted down by the merciless Captain Junker, who considers him a deserter. But shortly before his expected death, Willi discovers a car at the roadside containing a medal-captained uniform of the Luftwaffe, which he simply brushes over. After donning the new uniform, he quickly slips into the role of a German officer and soon scattered German soldiers begin to follow his orders, no matter how ridiculous. Willi tests his newly-gained power of disposition with tragic results for numerous prisoners of war. The film was loosely based on actual events. | ||
{{Film Title|The Captain}} | {{Film Title|The Captain}} | ||
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==Walther P38== | ==Walther P38== | ||
''Hauptmann'' Junker ([[Alexander Fehling]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] during the beginning. The Walther is also used by ''Gefreiter'' Kipinski ([[Frederick Lau]]), Schütte ([[Bernd Hölscher]]) and Brockhoff ([[Marko Dyrlich]]). | ''Hauptmann'' Junker ([[Alexander Fehling]]) uses a [[Walther P38]] during at the beginning of the film. The Walther is also used by ''Gefreiter'' Kipinski ([[Frederick Lau]]), Schütte ([[Bernd Hölscher]]) and Brockhoff ([[Marko Dyrlich]]). | ||
[[Image:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Mauser-P38.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_P38_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Junker fires the P38 | [[File:Capt17_P38_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Junker fires the P38 while chasing Herold.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Schütte's wife takes aim with his Walther.]] | [[File:Capt17_P38-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Schütte's wife takes aim with his Walther.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_P38_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Her husband helps | [[File:Capt17_P38_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Her husband helps aim.]] | ||
==Walther PP== | ==Walther PP== | ||
The [[Walther PP]] is used by ''Hauptmann'' Willi Herold ([[Max Hubacher]]). During execution of PoWs, he gives it to Roger ([[Samuel Finzi]]). | The [[Walther PP]] is used by ''Hauptmann'' Willi Herold ([[Max Hubacher]]). During the execution of the PoWs, he gives it to Roger ([[Samuel Finzi]]). | ||
[[Image:Walther PP.jpg|thumb|300px|none|War Time Walther PP Pistol.]] | [[Image:Walther PP.jpg|thumb|300px|none|War Time Walther PP Pistol.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_PP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Hauptmann'' Willi Herold ([[Max Hubacher]]) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.]] | [[File:Capt17_PP1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Hauptmann'' Willi Herold ([[Max Hubacher]]) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.]] | ||
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[[File:PublicEnemiesMauserA.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98 Sporter rifle by Emil Kerner & Sohn. Actual Hero Mauser used by [[Christian Bale]] in ''[[Public Enemies]]''. 9.3x57mm. Courtesy of NRA National Firearms Museum.]] | [[File:PublicEnemiesMauserA.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98 Sporter rifle by Emil Kerner & Sohn. Actual Hero Mauser used by [[Christian Bale]] in ''[[Public Enemies]]''. 9.3x57mm. Courtesy of NRA National Firearms Museum.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Sporter.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Junker aims the Sporter at the fleeing Herold.]] | [[File:Capt17_Sporter.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Junker aims the Sporter at the fleeing Herold.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Sporter2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Capt17_Sporter2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A hidden Willi looks at Junker.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Sporter3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the camp Junker approaches | [[File:Capt17_Sporter3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the camp, Junker approaches Herold and gives the best view of the rifle.]] | ||
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
German ''Feldgendarmerie'' and regular soldiers including ''Gefreiter'' Freytag are armed with [[Karabiner 98k]]. Willi Herold is seen also with Freytag's Kar98k. Some members of the ''Volkssturm'' are armed with | German ''Feldgendarmerie'' and regular soldiers including ''Gefreiter'' Freytag are armed with [[Karabiner 98k]] rifles. Willi Herold is seen also with Freytag's Kar98k. Some members of the ''Volkssturm'' are armed with these rifles as well. | ||
[[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Karabiner-98K.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Kar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willi looks at Freytag's Karabiner.]] | [[File:Capt17_Kar1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Willi looks at Freytag's Karabiner.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Kar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP aims his carbine with hooded front sight at Herold.]] | [[File:Capt17_Kar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP aims his carbine with hooded front sight at Herold.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_Kar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Volkssturm'' with their carbines returning to report Capt. Herold.]] | [[File:Capt17_Kar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Volkssturm'' with their carbines returning to report to Capt. Herold.]] | ||
==vz. 24 Czech Mauser== | ==vz. 24 Czech Mauser== | ||
Some German soldiers can be seen with [[vz. 24 Czech Mauser]] rifles. | Some German soldiers can be seen with [[vz. 24 Czech Mauser]] rifles. | ||
[[File:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Czech vz. 24.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Captain17-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP at a checkpoint with his rifle over | [[File:Captain17-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP at a checkpoint with his rifle over his back.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==MP40== | ==MP40== | ||
''Gefreiter'' Kipinski as well other German soldiers are armed with [[MP40]]. | ''Gefreiter'' Kipinski as well other German soldiers are armed with the [[MP40]]. | ||
[[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP40Side.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Having doubt with | [[File:Capt17_MP401.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Having doubt with Herold's orders, Kipinski points his MP40 at him.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP403.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kipinski orders the prisoners out of the barrack.]] | [[File:Capt17_MP403.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kipinski orders the prisoners out of the barrack.]] | ||
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[[Image:Mp41-1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Maschinenpistole 41 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Mp41-1.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Maschinenpistole 41 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP41_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One ''Fallschirmjäger'' with the MP41 (left) and Kipinski (center) aim at two ''Landers'' pulling a FlaK.]] | [[File:Capt17_MP41_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One ''Fallschirmjäger'' with the MP41 (left) and Kipinski (center) aim at two ''Landers'' pulling a FlaK.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP41_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view of the two paratroopers | [[File:Capt17_MP41_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view of the two paratroopers aiming their MP41s.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP41_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a ''Feldgendarmerie'' unit approaches, the ''Fallschirmjäger'' stand still with their shouldered | [[File:Capt17_MP41_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|As a ''Feldgendarmerie'' unit approaches, the ''Fallschirmjäger'' stand still with their shouldered MP41s.]] | ||
[[File:Captain17-MP41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A camp guard runs with his MP41; the fire selector can be seen.]] | [[File:Captain17-MP41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A camp guard runs with his MP41; the fire selector can be seen.]] | ||
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==MG42== | ==MG42== | ||
An [[MG42]] is briefly seen held by Roger in Herold's Mercedes-Benz G3 | An [[MG42]] is briefly seen held by Roger in Herold's Mercedes-Benz G3. | ||
[[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:MG42.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Quick tribunal Herold"''<br /> The MG42 seen on the right.]] | [[File:Capt17_MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Quick tribunal Herold"''<br /> The MG42 seen on the right.]] | ||
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==2 cm FlaK 38== | ==2 cm FlaK 38== | ||
Two German soldiers with a [[2cm FlaK 38]] AA-gun join | Two German soldiers with a [[2cm FlaK 38]] AA-gun join Herold's group. | ||
[[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German 2 cm Flak 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | [[Image:Flak38single.jpg|thumb|none|400px|German 2 cm Flak 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_flak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FlaK being fired at an incoming British plane.]] | [[File:Capt17_flak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FlaK being fired at an incoming British plane.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting the AA in position which give a close up view.]] | [[File:Capt17_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Getting the AA in position which give a close-up view.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_flak3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner takes aim at PoWs standing in a trench.]] | [[File:Capt17_flak3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner takes aim at PoWs standing in a trench.]] | ||
==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ==12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun== | ||
A Villager is briefly seen with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] | A Villager is briefly seen with a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]]. | ||
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:Captain17-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun held by the Villager in the background.]] | [[File:Captain17-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun held by the Villager in the background.]] | ||
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The Captain is a 2017 World War II German-language drama directed by Robert Schwentke (Red, Flightplan). The film is set in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, as Corporal Willi Herold is mercilessly hunted down by the merciless Captain Junker, who considers him a deserter. But shortly before his expected death, Willi discovers a car at the roadside containing a medal-captained uniform of the Luftwaffe, which he simply brushes over. After donning the new uniform, he quickly slips into the role of a German officer and soon scattered German soldiers begin to follow his orders, no matter how ridiculous. Willi tests his newly-gained power of disposition with tragic results for numerous prisoners of war. The film was loosely based on actual events.
The following weapons were used in the film The Captain:
Pistols
Walther P38
Hauptmann Junker (Alexander Fehling) uses a Walther P38 during at the beginning of the film. The Walther is also used by Gefreiter Kipinski (Frederick Lau), Schütte (Bernd Hölscher) and Brockhoff (Marko Dyrlich).
Walther PP
The Walther PP is used by Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher). During the execution of the PoWs, he gives it to Roger (Samuel Finzi).
Rifles
Mauser 98 Sporter
Capt. Junker uses a Mauser 98 Sporter as his personal firearm.
Karabiner 98k
German Feldgendarmerie and regular soldiers including Gefreiter Freytag are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles. Willi Herold is seen also with Freytag's Kar98k. Some members of the Volkssturm are armed with these rifles as well.
vz. 24 Czech Mauser
Some German soldiers can be seen with vz. 24 Czech Mauser rifles.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Gefreiter Kipinski as well other German soldiers are armed with the MP40.
MP41
Two Fallschirmjäger of Herold's group are seen with MP41s.
Machine Guns
MG42
An MG42 is briefly seen held by Roger in Herold's Mercedes-Benz G3.
The MG42 seen on the right.
Other
2 cm FlaK 38
Two German soldiers with a 2cm FlaK 38 AA-gun join Herold's group.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A Villager is briefly seen with a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.
Panzerfaust 30
A Panzerfaust 30 is seen mounted on a bicycle.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
At least two of Herold's men are seen with a Model 24 Stielhandgranate on their belts.
