Karla (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1966, Karla is a drama film directed by Herrmann Zschoche, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. An idealistic teacher is shocked to discover her pupils are already cynical and opportunistic. Her colleague soon grows resentful when she uses new and challenging techniques to help her students overcome obstacles.
Who’s in it. Karla stars Jutta Hoffmann as Karla, Jürgen Hentsch as Kaspar, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff as Direktor Alfred Hirte and Inge Keller as Schulrätin Jansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Karla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karla (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karla change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karla worth watching?
- Karla holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karla?
- Karla stars Jutta Hoffmann, Jürgen Hentsch, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Inge Keller and Rolf Hoppe.
- When was Karla released?
- Karla was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.