Gunars Placens - Actor Profile

Gunars Placens

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
18Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gunars Placens reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gunars Placens'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gunars Placens remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pieviltie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gunars Placens Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gunars Placens's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Pieviltie (1961) movie poster
★9.0

Pieviltie: After becoming a teacher, Janis Lazdan returns to his native village in Latgale. In Novie Gudani, he sees black cassocks

Pieviltie

1961•Drama
★7.4
Captain Nulle (1964) movie poster
★7.4

Captain Nulle: Valdis Nulle is a young and ambitious captain of fishing ship 'Dzintars'. He has his views on fishing methods but the se

Captain Nulle

1964•Adventure
★6.2
Little Robbers (2009) movie poster
★6.2

Little Robbers: Can you honestly swear that at least once in your life you have not thought that robbing a bank is a good idea? Especia

Little Robbers

2009•Comedy
★5.5
The Times of the Surveyors (1968) movie poster
★5.5

The Times of the Surveyors: Land surveyors arrive in two parishes to measure and redistribute manor land. The rivalry between both feoffees for land

The Times of the Surveyors

1968•Drama
★5.5
In the Shadow of Death (1972) movie poster
★5.5

In the Shadow of Death: A group of men go under-ice fishing, but find themselves trapped on a piece of ice, that has broken off. As they are dri

In the Shadow of Death

1972•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gunars Placens.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 The Golden Horse (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Then It's Hi! Hi! Hee! - Flop Similar →
2009 Little Robbers - Average Similar →
1997 Latavio, or Life Nr. 2 - Flop Similar →
1982 Short Tutorial on Loving - Flop Similar →
1979 Wait for the «John Grafton» - Flop Similar →
1977 A Boy - Flop Similar →
1975 Defying Fate - Flop Similar →
1974 Silence of Doctor Ivens Bem Flop Similar →
1973 Gift for a Single Woman apdrošināšanas aģents Flop Similar →
1972 The Large Amber Kardans Flop Similar →
1972 The Large Amber - Flop Similar →
1972 In the Shadow of Death - Average Similar →
1968 The Times of the Surveyors Drekberģis Average Similar →
1964 The Lark German Soldier Flop Similar →
1964 Captain Nulle Lakstigala Hit Similar →
1961 Pieviltie Gunārs Super Hit Similar →
1958 Latviešu strēlnieka stāsts - Flop Similar →

Gunars Placens - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunars Placens?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunars Placens is "Pieviltie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gunars Placens acted in?

Gunars Placens has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunars Placens?

Other notable films include "Captain Nulle", "Little Robbers", and "The Times of the Surveyors".