The Captain
Der Hauptmann

Country	France Germany Poland
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 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 P38 pistol (manufactured at the Mauser Factory) - World War II dated - 9x19mm

Junker fires the P38 during the chase of Herold.

Schütte's wife takes aim with his Walther.

Her husband helps aiming.

Walther PP

The Walther PP is used by Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher). During execution of PoWs, he gives it to Roger (Samuel Finzi).

War Time Walther PP Pistol.

Hauptmann Willi Herold (Max Hubacher) is about to shoot his PP at a deserter "to earn roast" from the host.

He fires his pistol next to Kipinski's ear.

Herold offers his pistol to Roger.

Roger takes the dropped pistol.

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.

Junker aims the Sporter at the fleeing Herold.

Hidden Willi looks at Junker.

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.