Karl May

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

Helmut Käutner

Karl May

Kristina Söderbaum

Emma May

Käthe Gold

Klara May

Attila Hörbiger

Max Dittrich

Mady Rahl

Pauline Münchmeyer