The Wild Men of Kurdistan
Durchs wilde Kurdistan
Synopsis
After dealing with the Shut in the Balkans, Kara Ben-Nemsi ('Karl the German') receives a firman (precious passport) from the padishah (Ottoman sultan) before he continues his travels through Kurdistan. Achmed El Corda, the son of Halef's Hadedhin Beduin tribe's sheik Mohammed Emin, has been captured by the machredsh (Turkish governor) of Mossul for resisting water seizure by his Turkish troops. Kara takes charge of the rescue.
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Top Cast
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Lex Barker
Kara Ben Nemsi
Marie Versini
Ingdscha
Ralf Wolter
Hadschi Halef Omar
Dieter Borsche
Sir David Lindsay
Chris Howland
Archibald
Đorđe Nenadović
Machredsch of Mosul
Gustavo Rojo
Ahmed El Corda
Werner Peters
Mütesselin
Charles Fawcett
Scheik Mohammed Emin / Scheik Kadir Bei
Wolfgang Lukschy
Ali Bei
Gloria Cámara
Brenda
Fernando Sancho
Padischah
José María Caffarel
Selin Aga
José Nieto
Pir Kamek
Antonio Casas
Scheik Cedar
Maite Matalonga
Hanneh
Anne-Marie Blanc
Mara Durimeh
Milo Quesada
Miralai
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rivoli, Hannover
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Josef Gottlieb
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Josef Gottlieb
- Original Score
- Gerard Muller, Armand Seguin, Raimund Rosenberger
- Original Title
- Durchs wilde Kurdistan
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Balcázar, CCC Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Franz Josef Gottlieb, Karl May
Gerard Muller, Armand Seguin, Raimund Rosenberger
Francisco Marín, Robert Ziller
Walter Wischniewsky
Artur Brauner, Eberhard Meichsner
Department Leadership Roster
Artur Brauner
Producer
Eberhard Meichsner
Producer
Gerard Muller
Original Music Composer
Walter Wischniewsky
Editor
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Director
Armand Seguin
Original Music Composer
Franz Josef Gottlieb
Screenplay
Raimund Rosenberger
Original Music Composer
Hans Jürgen Kiebach
Production Design
Ernst Schomer
Production Design
Francisco Marín
Director of Photography
Robert Ziller
Director of Photography
Irms Pauli
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Men of Kurdistan
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What is The Wild Men of Kurdistan about?
After dealing with the Shut in the Balkans, Kara Ben-Nemsi ('Karl the German') receives a firman (precious passport) from the padishah (Ottoman sultan) before he continues his travels through Kurdistan. Achmed El Corda, the son of Halef's Hadedhin Beduin tribe's sheik Mohammed Emin, has been captured by the machredsh (Turkish governor) of Mossul for resisting water seizure by his Turkish troops. Kara takes charge of the rescue.
Who directed The Wild Men of Kurdistan?
The Wild Men of Kurdistan was directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb.
Who stars in The Wild Men of Kurdistan?
The principal cast of The Wild Men of Kurdistan includes Lex Barker, Marie Versini, Ralf Wolter, Dieter Borsche, Chris Howland.
When was The Wild Men of Kurdistan released and how long is it?
The Wild Men of Kurdistan was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Men of Kurdistan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Men of Kurdistan was composed by Gerard Muller, Armand Seguin, Raimund Rosenberger.
Is The Wild Men of Kurdistan based on a book or true story?
The Wild Men of Kurdistan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karl May".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Men of Kurdistan?
The Wild Men of Kurdistan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).