The Captain

Year: 2018

Runtime: 118 min

Language: Chinese

Director: Robert Schwentke

Budget: $5.8M

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During the final months of World War II, a German soldier named Willi Herold steals a Nazi captain's uniform and assumes command of a camp for deserters. As he exploits his newfound authority, his actions reveal the dangers of unchecked power and the fragility of order in chaotic times. The situation escalates as his audacity and the obedience of those under his control lead to unforeseen and increasingly dire consequences.

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