TV series
Karl May
1974, German, on ZDF. Created by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 94 min
- Status
- Ended in 1974
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 20 October 1974
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hans-Jürgen SyberbergCreator
- Helmut KäutnerKarl May · 2 ep
- Käthe GoldKlara May · 2 ep
- Kristina SöderbaumEmma May · 2 ep
- Rainer von ArtenfelsAdolf Hitler · 2 ep
- Mady RahlPauline Münchmeyer · 2 ep
- Erwin FaberNapoleon Krügel · 2 ep
- Rudolf FernauBredereck · 2 ep
- Attila HörbigerMax Dittrich · 2 ep
- Leon AskinKlotz-Sello · 2 ep
- Willy Trenk-TrebitschRodolf Lebius · 2 ep
- Marquard BohmÜberhorst · 2 ep
- Wolfgang BüttnerEhrecke von Moabit · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 October 1974
- Last aired
- 20 October 1974
- Network
- ZDF
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
- Type
- Miniseries
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Karl May: quick answers
Is Karl May worth watching?
Karl May doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Karl May are there?
Karl May has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 94 minutes each.
Is Karl May finished?
Yes. Karl May ended in 1974, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Karl May suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Karl May yet.
What shows are like Karl May?
If you liked Karl May, try The Newsreader, Cupertino, Bel-Air.
Who created Karl May?
Karl May was created by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg and stars Helmut Käutner, Käthe Gold, Kristina Söderbaum.