Karl May(1974)
Karl May Synopsis
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.
Karl May (1974) is a history and drama film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, released on October 18, 1974 with a runtime of 3h 7m. It stars Helmut Käutner, Kristina Söderbaum, Käthe Gold and Attila Hörbiger. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Writers:
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Production:
- TMS Film GmbH, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Karl May (1974) Trailer
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Karl May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helmut Käutner
as Karl May
Kristina Söderbaum
as Emma May
Käthe Gold
as Klara May
Attila Hörbiger
as Max Dittrich
Mady Rahl
as Pauline Münchmeyer
Key crew
Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, written by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
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Karl May Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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Karl May – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Karl May?
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The main cast of Karl May (1974) includes Helmut Käutner, Kristina Söderbaum, Käthe Gold, Attila Hörbiger and Mady Rahl. The film was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Karl May released?
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Karl May was released on October 18, 1974 and runs for 3h 7m.
Is Karl May worth watching?
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Karl May (1974) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Karl May?
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