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The Strange Case of Captain Ramper (1928): Cast

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The Strange Case of Captain Ramper is a 1928 drama horror film directed by Max Reichmann, starring Paul Wegener, Kurt Gerron and Max Schreck. It runs 1 hour.

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The Strange Case of Captain Ramper (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Max Reichmann
Genres
Drama , Horror
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Strange Case of Captain Ramper About?

The premise of The Strange Case of Captain Ramper without spoilers.

A striking drama of forbidden passion starring Paul Wegener as Captain Ramper, a bold aviator who undertakes a pioneering Arctic flight with his loyal mechanic Ippling (Kurt Gerron). Their plane fails near the North Pole and crashes in the barren wastes; Ippling dies instantly while Ramper discovers an abandoned supply cache. After fifteen isolated years he returns, physically altered by the harsh environment.

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • expressionism
  • german expressionism
  • expressionist
  • monster movie
  • carnival
  • yeti
  • abominable snowman
  • based on play
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper Cast

Paul Wegener leads the cast, with Kurt Gerron and Max Schreck. Directed by Max Reichmann; 7 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Max Reichmann: Miracle of Flowers.

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The Strange Case of Captain Ramper FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Strange Case of Captain Ramper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Strange Case of Captain Ramper?

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was The Strange Case of Captain Ramper released?

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper was released on January 11, 1928.

Who directed The Strange Case of Captain Ramper?

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper was directed by Max Reichmann.

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Who is in the cast of The Strange Case of Captain Ramper?

The Strange Case of Captain Ramper stars Paul Wegener, Kurt Gerron and Max Schreck, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Strange Case of Captain Ramper have a post-credit scene?

No. The Strange Case of Captain Ramper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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