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Karl May

1974· 3h 7m

HistoryDrama

Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

10.0/ 10

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Overview

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.

Cast

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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