Gancho Ganchev

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

13Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 4, 1921

Birth Place: Plovdiv, Kingdom of Bulgaria

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gancho Ganchev reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gancho Ganchev'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gancho Ganchev remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Geratzite, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gancho Ganchev Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gancho Ganchev's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Geratzite: Gaffer Yordan the Gerak is a wealthy farmer with a large family. The Geraks live in harmony as long as his wife is alive

Geratzite

1958•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Under the Yoke: Follows the Bulgarian people's struggle for national independence in the period from 1875 to the Liberation from Otoman

Under the Yoke

1952•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Pauper's Joy: Anthology film based on six short stories by writer Elin Pelin. At the end of a market day, Stoyan learns that after ten

Pauper's Joy

1958•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

The Ivanov Family: Aleksei comes to Chelyabinsk from Moscow — a young student who proclaims a free lifestyle, not constrained by everyday h

The Ivanov Family

1975•Drama

★5.1

★5.1

The Bandit: Sicily, 1865. Two peasants, Gramigna and his father are tricked by Baron Nardò and robbed of their field, which then the

The Bandit

1969•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gancho Ganchev.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	The Ivanov Family	beach seller	Average	Similar →
1971	The Stolen Train	Bulgarskiyat general	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Bandit	Karabiners Chief	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Clown and the Kids	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Night of 13th	lieutenant colonel Tzonev	Flop	Similar →
1960	On a Quiet Evening	Lead the squad	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Lindens of Stublen	Kostadin	Flop	Similar →
1958	Pauper's Joy	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Geratzite	Pavel	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	The Sedmak Last Supper	camister Ivan	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Traces Remain	Chief of saboteurs	Flop	Similar →
1952	Under the Yoke	Kiryak Stefchov	Hit	Similar →
1951	Alarm	Boris Lazarov	Flop	Similar →

Gancho Ganchev - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gancho Ganchev?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gancho Ganchev is "Geratzite" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gancho Ganchev acted in?

Gancho Ganchev has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gancho Ganchev?

Other notable films include "Under the Yoke", "Pauper's Joy", and "The Ivanov Family".