Who is Klaus Schneider/Eric Jan Hanussen in Hanussen?

Klaus Maria Brandauer plays Klaus Schneider/Eric Jan Hanussen in the film.

Hanussen

Name: Hanussen
Duration: 120
Rating: 92

NR 2 hr

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Austrian soldier Klaus Schneider (Klaus Maria Brandauer) is shot in the head during combat in World War I. As he recovers under the watch of Dr. Bettleheim (Erland Josephson), Schneider discovers he has the ability to read minds and see the future. Renaming himself Erik Jan Hanussen, he uses his new abilities to make money in Germany as a mind reader. Soon, Hanussen predicts the rise of Hitler and World War II, which raises his profile while also endangering his life.

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How long is Hanussen?: Hanussen is 2 hr long.

Who directed Hanussen?: István Szabó

Who is Klaus Schneider/Eric Jan Hanussen in Hanussen?: Klaus Maria Brandauer plays Klaus Schneider/Eric Jan Hanussen in the film.

What is Hanussen about?: Austrian soldier Klaus Schneider (Klaus Maria Brandauer) is shot in the head during combat in World War I. As he recovers under the watch of Dr. Bettleheim (Erland Josephson), Schneider discovers he has the ability to read minds and see the future. Renaming himself Erik Jan Hanussen, he uses his new abilities to make money in Germany as a mind reader. Soon, Hanussen predicts the rise of Hitler and World War II, which raises his profile while also endangering his life.