The Captain

The Captain (2018) - Drama/War/History In the final weeks of World War II, young German deserter Willi Herold stumbles upon an abandoned car containing the uniform of a decorated Luftwaffe captain. Assuming the identity of an officer, Herold takes command of a group of stragglers and begins a campaign of terror against the local population, executing prisoners and looting towns. As his power and infatuation with his newfound role grow, his grip on reality slowly unravels. Starring: Max Hubacher, Milan Peschel, Frederick Lau, Bernd Hölscher, Waldemar Kobus, Alexander Fehling, and Samuel Finzi. Directed by: Robert Schwentke Synopsis: Based on a true story, The Captain follows the descent of Willi Herold into madness and tyranny as he becomes increasingly consumed by his new role as a captain in the Luftwaffe. As he and his group of soldiers move through the German countryside, they wreak havoc on the population, executing prisoners and looting towns. But as Herold's grip on reality falters, his men begin to question his leadership, and the group's eventual downfall is sealed.

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