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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: October 18, 1974

Runtime: 187 minutes

Genres: History, Drama

Rating: ⭐ 6.5/10 (1 votes)


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Cast

  • Kristina Söderbaum

    Kristina Söderbaum

    Emma May

  • Käthe Gold

    Käthe Gold

    Klara May

  • Attila Hörbiger

    Attila Hörbiger

    Max Dittrich

  • Mady Rahl

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    Pauline Münchmeyer