DER SCHÖNE KLAUS - Der Jahrhundert-Lude vom Kiez auf St. Pauli: Klaus Barkowsky | WELT DOKU Teil 1

HANDSOME KLAUS - The Century's Pimp from St. Pauli's Reeperbahn: Klaus Barkowsky | WORLD DOCUMENTARY Part 1 - Part 2    • JAHRHUNDERT-LUDE: Der schöne Klaus Barkows...   "He arrived in the Reeperbahn like a comet, and he left just as quickly" – that's how the Reeperbahn legend Karl Heinz "Kalle" Schwensen described his friend Klaus Barkowsky, "Handsome Klaus." This documentary tells Barkowsky's story: a life of luxury, financed by prostitution – a Reeperbahn fairytale that gradually turned into a nightmare through violence, drugs, and alcohol. Handsome Klaus: A Legend in St. Pauli - From Sailor to Reeperbahn Idol Klaus, born in Hamburg in 1953, shaped St. Pauli like few others. After a brief stint as a sailor, he found his true calling in the Reeperbahn. Known as "Handsome Klaus," he quickly rose to become one of the most flamboyant figures in Hamburg's underworld. The Nutella Gang and Their Rise in the Underworld As a member of the infamous Nutella Gang, Klaus revolutionized the business on the Reeperbahn. His elegant appearances, expensive cars like a Lamborghini, and charismatic personality made him a role model for many young pimps. He was considered a charming diplomat who often resolved conflicts without violence. Klaus was not only a pimp but also a central figure in the nightlife scene, where he partied with celebrities like James Last. Luxury and Dark Side Klaus lived a life of luxury: apartments in Blankenese, gold Rolex watches, and a harem of women who admired him. But his lifestyle also had its dark side. Alcohol and drug use increasingly dominated his daily life. In the 1980s, his life took a tragic turn when an argument escalated. On Easter Saturday 1982, Klaus was shot in a nightclub and critically wounded. An unforgettable Reeperbahn phenomenon To this day, Klaus remains a legend of the Reeperbahn. His charisma and influence shaped the era of the Nutella Gang and made him one of the most famous figures in Hamburg's underworld history. [The text abruptly ends here, so the translation stops as well.] #Reeperbahn #RedLightDistrict #Hamburg #StPauli #SchöneKlaus #documentary #lude 🔵 WELT DOKU YouTube Channel    / weltdoku   🔵 The WELT News Livestream    / @weltvideotv   🔵 WELT Podcasts YouTube Channel    / weltpodcast   🔵 WELT News Channel YouTube Channel    / weltvideotv   🔵 WELT Network Reporter YouTube Channel    / dienetzreporter   🔵 The Top News on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q 🔵 The Media Library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 🔵 WELT News Channel on Instagram https://bit.ly/IGWELTTV 🔵 WELT on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X1M7Hk