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Karl May

Karl May

★ 6.5/10•1974•3h 7m•History•Drama

This ethereal, three-hour biopic starring Helmut Käutner as the writer Karl May interprets «a German hero's life» and thereby paints a picture of an entire era.

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg · Director

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime3h 7m
LanguageDE
Release DateOct 18, 1974

Actors

Helmut Käutner

Helmut Käutner

Karl May

Kristina Söderbaum

Kristina Söderbaum

Emma May

Käthe Gold

Käthe Gold

Klara May

Attila Hörbiger

Attila Hörbiger

Max Dittrich

Mady Rahl

Mady Rahl

Pauline Münchmeyer

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