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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).
The Captain from Köpenick
1931·Movie
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A , comedy: , with heart.
Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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Based on the true story of a cobbler who bought a second-hand captain's uniform, assumed command of a troop of guardsmen, declared the town of Köpenick under military law, arrested the mayor and confiscated the town treasury.
Historical SatirePolitical CommentaryGerman SocietyClass ConflictTragicomedyMilitary AbsurdityDeceptionSocial CritiqueBased on True Story
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Will The Captain from Köpenick make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).
Is The Captain from Köpenick plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Captain from Köpenick in English?
German
No, it was made in German.