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Karl May

Oct 18, 1974 · 3h 7m
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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.

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CAST

Helmut Käutner
Karl May
Kristina Söderbaum
Emma May
Käthe Gold
Klara May
Attila Hörbiger
Max Dittrich
Mady Rahl
Pauline Münchmeyer
Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

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Status
Released
Original language
DE
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
TMS Film GmbH, ZDF
Country
DE

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