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Franz Messner

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 19, 1926
Birth Place: Wien, Austria

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franz Messner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Franz Messner's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Franz Messner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Last Act, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Franz Messner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Franz Messner's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
The Last Act (1955) movie poster
★8.0

The Last Act: Albin Skoda embodies a frantic Adolf Hitler in his last days, scrambling to keep the Third Reich alive as morale within

The Last Act

1955•War
★5.7
Heritage of Bjorndal (1960) movie poster
★5.7

Heritage of Bjorndal: Peace has returned to Björndal. After his father's death, young Dag succeeds him and strives to build a good relationshi

Heritage of Bjorndal

1960•Drama
★4.0
Der König der Bernina (1957) movie poster
★4.0

Der König der Bernina: Markus Paltram returns to his home village after ten years. There, he is shunned because his father is believed to be a

Der König der Bernina

1957•Drama
★3.0
The Light of Love (1954) movie poster
★3.0

The Light of Love: After her husband's death, Kate Zeller had to sell the farm and move with her four children from the countryside to Vien

The Light of Love

1954•Drama
★2.0
Cordula (1950) movie poster
★2.0

Cordula:

Cordula

1950•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franz Messner.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Der Komödienstadel - Mattheis bricht's Eis Bursch Flop Similar →
1967 Fiesko, der Salamikramer Monsieur Jean Flop Similar →
1966 Die Ballade von Peckham Rye Humphrey Place Flop Similar →
1963 Leutnant Gustl Leutnant Kopetzky Flop Similar →
1962 Professor Bernhardi Dr. Feuermann Flop Similar →
1962 Deutschland - deine Sternchen Otto Flop Similar →
1962 Mit den besten Empfehlungen Ferdinand Neubauer, Lohnverrechner Flop Similar →
1962 Der Unschuldige Breitnadler Flop Similar →
1960 Heritage of Bjorndal Lorenz Average Similar →
1958 Ein gewisser Judas Philippus der Lasttierführer Flop Similar →
1957 Der König der Bernina Konrad Flop Similar →
1955 The Last Act Otto Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Light of Love doctor with Prof. de Bréas Flop Similar →
1952 Seesterne Peter Flop Similar →
1950 Cordula Fliegerleutnant Flop Similar →

Franz Messner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Franz Messner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franz Messner is "The Last Act" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Franz Messner acted in?

Franz Messner has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Franz Messner?

Other notable films include "Heritage of Bjorndal", "Der König der Bernina", and "The Light of Love".