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Originally Posted by Red October1984
I(Except the First Officer. He's a Nazi Robot who barely grows a beard to cover that baby face. I don't like him at all. He showed almost no emotion until towards the end. He didn't seem to care about the crew.
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That's why you need to see the full-length version. What he really is, is a confused young man who is totally unsure of himself. He made his way from Mexico back to Germany to join the war effort not because he's a rabid party dog, but because he thought it was what he was supposed to do. He joined the party not because he's a 'true believer', but because he thought it was what he was supposed to do. He acts the part of the sincere nazi because it helps cover his own insecurities. He doesn't know what to do with the captain's teasing, so he keeps a stiff upper lip. I feel sorry for the poor guy. Also notice that when the chips are down and everything is falling apart, he keeps his head on straight and does his job.
Sorry, but the Director's Cut leaves so much out, especially in the characterization department.