Der Kapitän (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Der Kapitän is a comedy and drama film directed by Kurt Hoffmann, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Captain Ebbs is an older, experienced seaman who has, however, only sailed on freighters. While his current old barge, the Martin Luther, has to go into the shipyard for an overhaul, the shipping company gives him command of the elegant cruise ship Julia to temporarily replace a colleague who has fallen ill. The rough Ebbs finds his way into his new job only with difficulty and initially puts his foot in his social mouth.
Who’s in it. Der Kapitän stars Heinz Rühmann as Kapitän Wilhelm Ebbs, Johanna Matz as Dr. Claudia Lund, Horst Tappert as Konsul Carstens and Ernst Stankovski as 1. Offizier Meier-Pollex, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Kapitän page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Kapitän tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Kapitän (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Kapitän change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Der Kapitän?
- Der Kapitän stars Heinz Rühmann, Johanna Matz, Horst Tappert, Ernst Stankovski and Horst Janson.
- When was Der Kapitän released?
- Der Kapitän was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.