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The Captain

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The Captain
Der Hauptmann
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Directed by Robert Schwentke
Release Date September 7, 2017
Language German
Main Cast
Character Actor
Willi Herold Max Hubacher
Pvt. Walter Freytag Milan Peschel
Pvt. Kipinski Frederick Lau
Camp Commander Hansen Waldemar Kobus
Captain Junker Alexander Fehling
Roger Samuel Finzi


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).

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Walther P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm
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Junker fires the P38 while chasing Herold.
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Schütte's wife takes aim with his Walther.
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Her husband helps aim.

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).

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War Time Walther PP Pistol.
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Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.
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He fires his pistol next to Kipinski's ear.
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Herold offers his pistol to Roger.
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Roger takes the dropped pistol.

Rifles

Mauser 98 Sporter

Capt. Junker uses a Mauser 98 Sporter as his personal firearm.

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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.
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Junker aims the Sporter at the fleeing Herold.
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A hidden Willi looks at Junker.
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Later in the camp, Junker approaches Herold and gives the best view of the rifle.

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.

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Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Willi looks at Freytag's Karabiner.
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German MP aims his carbine with hooded front sight at Herold.
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Volkssturm with their carbines returning to report to Capt. Herold.

vz. 24 Czech Mauser

Some German soldiers can be seen with vz. 24 Czech Mauser rifles.

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Czech vz. 24 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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German MP at a checkpoint with his rifle over his back.

Submachine Guns

MP40

Gefreiter Kipinski as well other German soldiers are armed with the MP40.

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Maschinenpistole 40 - 9x19mm
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Having doubt with Herold's orders, Kipinski points his MP40 at him.
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Kipinski orders the prisoners out of the barrack.

MP41

Two Fallschirmjäger of Herold's group are seen with MP41s.

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Maschinenpistole 41 - 9x19mm
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One Fallschirmjäger with the MP41 (left) and Kipinski (center) aim at two Landers pulling a FlaK.
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Front view of the two paratroopers aiming their MP41s.
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As a Feldgendarmerie unit approaches, the Fallschirmjäger stand still with their shouldered MP41s.
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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.

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Maschinengewehr 42 - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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"Quick tribunal Herold"
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.

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German 2 cm Flak 38 in single mounting - 20x138mm B
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The FlaK being fired at an incoming British plane.
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Getting the AA in position which give a close-up view.
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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.

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J. Stevens and Company Side by Side Shotgun (Circa 1878) exposed hammers and designed to fire Black Powder shotgun shells - 12 Gauge
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The shotgun held by the Villager in the background.
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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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Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade
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The two soldiers on the left next to Herold.