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Karl May (1974)

1974-10-18 · 3h 7m · DE
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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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Hans-Jürgen SyberbergDirector, Writer

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Helmut KäutnerHelmut KäutnerKarl MayKristina SöderbaumKristina SöderbaumEmma MayKäthe GoldKäthe GoldKlara MayAttila HörbigerAttila HörbigerMax DittrichMady RahlMady RahlPauline Münchmeyer

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Genre affinityHistory · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference367476Actor preference324892 · 354076 · 420598Country preferenceDe

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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.

How long is Karl May?

Karl May has a runtime of 187 minutes.