The Captain Der Hauptmann
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 in a car at the roadside 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 to 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 the beginning. The Walther is also used by Gefreiter Kipinski (Frederick Lau ), Schütte (Bernd Hölscher ) and Brockhoff (Marko Dyrlich ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junker fires the P38 during the chase of Herold.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Schütte's wife takes aim with his Walther.
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Walther PP
The Walther PP is used by Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher ). During execution of PoWs, he gives it to Roger (Samuel Finzi ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing War Time Walther PP Pistol.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher ) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing He fires his pistol next to Kipinski's ear.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Herold offers his pistol to Roger.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Roger takes the dropped pistol.
Rifles
Mauser 98 Sporter
Capt. Junker uses a Mauser 98 Sporter as his personal firearm.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing 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.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Junker aims the Sporter at the fleeing Herold.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Hidden Willi looks at Junker.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Later in the camp Junker approaches to Herold which gives the best view of the rifle.
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 it as well.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Willi looks at Freytag's Karabiner.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing German MP aims his carbine with hooded front sight at Herold.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Volkssturm with their carbines returning to report Capt. Herold.
vz. 24 Czech Mauser
Some German soldiers can be seen with vz. 24 Czech Mauser rifles.
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Submachine Guns
MP40
Gefreiter Kipinski as well other German soldiers are armed with MP40 .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Having doubt with herold's orders, Kipinski points his MP40 at him.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Kipinski orders the prisoners out of the barrack.
MP41
Two Fallschirmjäger of Herold's group are seen with MP41s .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Maschinenpistole 41 - 9x19mm
Error creating thumbnail: File missing One Fallschirmjäger with the MP41 (left) and Kipinski (center) aim at two Landers pulling a FlaK.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Front view of the two paratroopers aming their MP41s.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing As a Feldgendarmerie unit approaches, the Fallschirmjäger stand still with their shouldered MP41.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A camp guard runs with his MP41; the fire selector can be seen.
Machine Guns
MG42
An MG42 is briefly seen held by Roger in Herold's Mercedes-Benz G3 car.
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Other
2 cm FlaK 38
Two German soldiers with a 2cm FlaK 38 AA-gun join to Herold's group.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The FlaK being fired at an incoming British plane.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Getting the AA in position which give a close up view.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The gunner takes aim at PoWs standing in a trench.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A Villager is briefly seen with a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
Error creating thumbnail: File missing J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge
Error creating thumbnail: File missing The shotgun held by the Villager in the background.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closer view of the rear part.
Panzerfaust 30
A Panzerfaust 30 is seen mounted on a bicycle.
Panzerfaust 30 - 44mm with 140mm warhead
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Model 24 Stielhandgranate
At least two of Herold's men are seen with a Model 24 Stielhandgranate on their belts.
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Error creating thumbnail: File missing The two soldiers on the left next to Herold.