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Gerhard Lau

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
28Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1926

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gerhard Lau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gerhard Lau'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), Gerhard Lau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star-Crossed Lovers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gerhard Lau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerhard Lau's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Star-Crossed Lovers (1962) movie poster
★8.2

Star-Crossed Lovers: Magdalena and Michael have loved each other since they were children. But when the Nazis come to power, Michael rebels a

Star-Crossed Lovers

1962•Drama
★7.0
Standesamt - Eintritt frei (1971) movie poster
★7.0

Standesamt - Eintritt frei: East Berlin, early 1970s: the funny, somewhat eccentric repair mechanic Roland and the cashier Christel quickly become a

Standesamt - Eintritt frei

1971
★6.0
Pygmalion XII (1971) movie poster
★6.0

Pygmalion XII: In Frankfurt am Main, a red sports car crashes into a wall and bursts into flames along with the driver. Erika Bongert,

Pygmalion XII

1971•Thriller
★6.0
The Neighbours (1969) movie poster
★6.0

The Neighbours: A day before the beginning of the Second World War, a young resident of Bydgoszcz falls in love with a German teenager.

The Neighbours

1969•Drama
★6.0
The Just People of Kummerow (1982) movie poster
★6.0

The Just People of Kummerow: In a remote Prussian village, the shepherd Krischan with his fantastic stories is the attraction point for the children.

The Just People of Kummerow

1982•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gerhard Lau.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Der Lude - Flop Similar →
1983 Die lieben Luder - Flop Similar →
1982 The Just People of Kummerow - Average Similar →
1981 Suturp - eine Liebesgeschichte Fischer Flop Similar →
1979 Verlobung in Hullerbusch - Flop Similar →
1976 Abschied von Gabriele - Flop Similar →
1976 Eine Chance für Manuela - Flop Similar →
1975 Die Seefee Siegfried Flop Similar →
1975 Mein lieber Mann und ich - Flop Similar →
1974 … verdammt, ich bin erwachsen Kurbels Vater Flop Similar →
1974 Rückkehr als Toter Mann Flop Similar →
1972 Der Regimentskommandeur Pelzer Flop Similar →
1972 Ein Mann, der sterben muß - Flop Similar →
1971 Standesamt - Eintritt frei Schandel Hit Similar →
1971 Pygmalion XII - Average Similar →
1970 Der rote Reiter - Flop Similar →
1970 Denn ich sah eine neue Erde - Flop Similar →
1969 The Neighbours - Average Similar →
1968 Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa - Flop Similar →
1968 Tod im Preis inbegriffen - Flop Similar →
1963 The Baldheaded Gang - Flop Similar →
1962 Star-Crossed Lovers - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ärzte - Flop Similar →
1960 Hatifa Stelzbein Flop Similar →
1958 Der Lotterieschwede - Flop Similar →
1957 Duped Till Doomsday Gas, sergeant Average Similar →
1954 The Beacon Bootsmann auf der 'Rico Pecos' Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Hein Heber Flop Similar →

Gerhard Lau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerhard Lau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerhard Lau is "Star-Crossed Lovers" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Gerhard Lau acted in?

Gerhard Lau has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerhard Lau?

Other notable films include "Standesamt - Eintritt frei", "Pygmalion XII", and "The Neighbours".