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Karl May

19743h 7mHans-Jürgen Syberberg
IMDb 7.1

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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.

HistoryDrama
GermanyGerman

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What is Karl May (1974) about?

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.

Who stars in Karl May?

Karl May stars Helmut Käutner (Karl May), Kristina Söderbaum (Emma May), Käthe Gold (Klara May), Attila Hörbiger (Max Dittrich), Mady Rahl (Pauline Münchmeyer). The film was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.

How long is Karl May?

Karl May has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1974.

Is Karl May worth watching?

Karl May holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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