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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = The Captain | + | |name = The Captain <br /> Der Hauptmann |
|picture =Hauptmann17.jpg | |picture =Hauptmann17.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = | ||
| − | |country = | + | |country = |
[[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<br /> | [[Image:FRA.jpg|25px]] France<br /> | ||
[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<br /> | [[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany<br /> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Captain''''' | + | '''''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 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. |
{{Film Title|The Captain}} | {{Film Title|The Captain}} | ||
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[[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 during the chase of Herold.]] | [[File:Capt17_P38_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Junker fires the P38 during the chase of Herold.]] | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[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 aiming.]] | ||
==Walther PP== | ==Walther PP== | ||
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[[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.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_PP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires his pistol next to Kipinski's ear.]] | [[File:Capt17_PP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires his pistol next to Kipinski's ear.]] | ||
| − | [[File:Capt17_PP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roger takes the pistol.]] | + | [[File:Capt17-PP2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Herold offers his pistol to Roger.]] |
| + | [[File:Capt17_PP3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Roger takes the dropped pistol.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[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|Hidden Willi looks at Junker.]] | [[File:Capt17_Sporter2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hidden Willi looks at Junker.]] | ||
| − | [[File:Capt17_Sporter3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the camp Junker approaches to Herold.]] | + | [[File:Capt17_Sporter3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Later in the camp Junker approaches to Herold which gives the best view of the rifle.]] |
==Karabiner 98k== | ==Karabiner 98k== | ||
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[[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 | + | [[File:Capt17_Kar2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP aims his carbine at Herold.]] |
[[File:Capt17_Kar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Volkssturm'' with their carbines.]] | [[File:Capt17_Kar3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''Volkssturm'' with their carbines.]] | ||
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| + | ==vz. 24 Czech Mauser== | ||
| + | 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:Captain17-Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|600px|German MP at a checkpoint with his rifle over the back.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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[[File:Capt17_MP41_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view of the scene.]] | [[File:Capt17_MP41_2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Front view of the scene.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_MP41_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ''Fallschirmjäger'' with his shouldered MP41.]] | [[File:Capt17_MP41_3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ''Fallschirmjäger'' with his shouldered MP41.]] | ||
| + | [[File:Captain17-MP41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A camp guard runs with his MP41; the fire selector can be seen.]] | ||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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Two German soldiers with a [[2cm FlaK 38]] unite to Herold's group. | Two German soldiers with a [[2cm FlaK 38]] unite to 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.]] | + | [[File:Capt17_flak1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FlaK being fired at an incoming British plane.]] |
[[File:Capt17_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up.]] | [[File:Capt17_flak2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close up.]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_flak3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner takes aim at PoWs.]] | [[File:Capt17_flak3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner takes aim at PoWs.]] | ||
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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: | + | [[File:Captain17-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun held by the Villager in the background. |
| + | [[File:Capt17_shot.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closer view of the rear part.]] | ||
==Panzerfaust 30== | ==Panzerfaust 30== | ||
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==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 24 Stielhandgranate== | ||
| − | At least | + | At least two of Herold's men are seen with a [[Model 24 Stielhandgranate]] on their belts. |
[[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | [[File:M24handgrenade.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Model 24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation Hand Grenade]] | ||
[[File:Capt17_m24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Capt17_m24.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
Revision as of 09:31, 12 May 2020
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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 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).
Walther PP
The Walther PP is used by Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher). During execution of PoWs, he gives it to Roger (Samuel Finzi).
Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.
Rifles
Mauser 98 Sporter
Capt. Junker uses a Mauser 98 Sporter as his personal firearm.
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.
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.
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 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 car.
Other
2 cm FlaK 38
Two German soldiers with a 2cm FlaK 38 unite to Herold's group.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
A Villager is briefly seen with a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
[[File:Captain17-Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shotgun held by the Villager in the background.
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.
