The Captain of Nakara
# The Captain of Nakara

The Captain of Nakara is a 2012 Kenyan comedy film. It is an adaption of the German play The Captain of Köpenick by Carl Zuckmayer, itself based on the life story of Wilhelm Voigt, a small-time criminal who posed as a Hauptmann (Captain) in Berlin in 1906.

## Plot

The small-time thug Muntu (Bernard Safari) has just been released from prison in the fictional African country of Nakara. Shortly after, he falls in love with a preacher's daughter, and loath to tell her of his dark past he pretends to be a successful businessman. From there the lie spins into him taking on the guise of the military captain Nakara, leading to changes not only for him, but also for the whole nation.

## Cast

* Bernard Safari as Muntu
* Shirlen Wanjari as Muna
* Charles Kiarie as Sunday
* Charles Bukeko as General Lumumba
* Patrick Oketch as Captain
* Joel Otukho as Ballad Monger
* Lucy Wangui Gichomo as Civil Servant
* Ephraim Muriithi as Fence
* Evans Muthini as Jailor
* Anne Njathi as Waguyu
* Veronica Waceke as Shop Assistant
* Jim Were as Kiosk Owner
* Joseph Olita (uncredited) as Muntu's father-in-law
