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Karl May
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Karl May

1974-10-18 · 94 min / episode · Not rated

Drama

The last ten years in Karl May’s life. A man fighting for his work, which lets him become an iconic figure of his time.

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Creators
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Production companies
TMS Film GmbH
Countries
Germany
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Helmut KäutnerHelmut KäutnerKarl May
Käthe GoldKäthe GoldKlara May
Kristina SöderbaumKristina SöderbaumEmma May
Rainer von ArtenfelsAdolf Hitler
Mady RahlMady RahlPauline Münchmeyer
Erwin FaberNapoleon Krügel
Rudolf FernauRudolf FernauBredereck
Attila HörbigerAttila HörbigerMax Dittrich
Leon AskinLeon AskinKlotz-Sello
Willy Trenk-TrebitschRodolf Lebius
Marquard BohmMarquard BohmÜberhorst
Wolfgang BüttnerWolfgang BüttnerEhrecke von Moabit
Peter ChatelPeter ChatelHorace Herzfelder
Heinz MoogHeinz MoogDr. Gerlach

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