Freispruch für Old Shatterhand
Originally released in 1965. Freispruch für Old Shatterhand is a drama film. directed by Hans Heinrich. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Friedrich G. Beckhaus, Walter Janssen, and Peter Schiff
Synopsis
On April 12, 1910, before the magistrate's court in Berlin-Charlottenburg: The defamation suit brought by Karl May, creator of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand, against editor Rudolf Lebius is being heard. Lebius had called May a "born criminal" and brought his past offenses into the spotlight. May's lawyer counters this with a description of May's difficult life and puts Karl May's work in a completely different light...
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Friedrich G. Beckhaus
as Karl May
Walter Janssen
as Richter
Peter Schiff
as Louis Krügel
Bruno W. Pantel
as Bauer Reimann
Manfred Meurer
as Gendarm
Günter Hanke
as Karl Mays Anwalt
Toni Herbert
as Rudolf Lebius
Gerhard Schinschke
as Rudolf Lebius' Anwalt
Werner Stock
as Seilermeister Krause
Lex Barker
as Old Shatterhand (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- CCC Television
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freispruch für Old Shatterhand about?
On April 12, 1910, before the magistrate's court in Berlin-Charlottenburg: The defamation suit brought by Karl May, creator of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand, against editor Rudolf Lebius is being he...
Who directed Freispruch für Old Shatterhand?
Freispruch für Old Shatterhand was directed by Hans Heinrich.
How long is Freispruch für Old Shatterhand?
Freispruch für Old Shatterhand has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Freispruch für Old Shatterhand released?
Freispruch für Old Shatterhand was released on February 16, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Freispruch für Old Shatterhand?
The main cast of Freispruch für Old Shatterhand includes Friedrich G. Beckhaus, Walter Janssen, Peter Schiff, Bruno W. Pantel, Manfred Meurer.