Heinrich Gies

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

15Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 22, 1912

Birth Place: Siegburg, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heinrich Gies 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 Heinrich Gies'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heinrich Gies remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Captain from Cologne, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heinrich Gies Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heinrich Gies's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

The Captain from Cologne (1956) movie poster

★6.8

The Captain from Cologne: Albert Hauptmann is an out of work waiter in Cologne who is often confused with a former Captain of the Nazi Army. Alber

The Captain from Cologne

1956•Comedy

★6.7

The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962) movie poster

★6.7

The Invisible Dr. Mabuse: Strange things happen in a revue theatre. The dancer Maria seems to be hunted by an invisible admirer. When the body of

The Invisible Dr. Mabuse

1962•Crime

★6.4

★6.4

The Squeaker: Scotland Yard investigates a series of murders where the victims have died by snake venom poisoning.

The Squeaker

1963•Crime

★6.3

★6.3

Der Transport: March, 1945: The insecure and hesitant reserve lieutenant Felix Bleck receives orders to lead a transport of 40 prisoner

Der Transport

1961•Drama

★6.2

The Secret of the Black Trunk (1962) movie poster

★6.2

The Secret of the Black Trunk: A series of knife murders have an odd feature about them; the victims find that their luggage has been packed for them j

The Secret of the Black Trunk

1962•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heinrich Gies.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1967	Creature with the Blue Hand	-	Average	Similar →
1964	The Curse of the Hidden Vault	-	Average	Similar →
1963	The Squeaker	-	Average	Similar →
1962	Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace	Buyer	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Invisible Dr. Mabuse	Optiker	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Secret of the Black Trunk	Ellison, Chefinspektor	Average	Similar →
1961	Der Transport	Lohmann	Average	Similar →
1961	Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder	Arzt	Flop	Similar →
1961	Ordered to Love	Obersturmbannführer	Flop	Similar →
1960	Sabine und die hundert Männer	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Wo Du hin gehst...	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Two Mothers	Amerikanischer Bezirksrichter	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Captain from Cologne	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Die Millionen der Yvette	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Vicious Circle	-	Flop	Similar →

Heinrich Gies - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heinrich Gies?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heinrich Gies is "The Captain from Cologne" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Heinrich Gies acted in?

Heinrich Gies has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heinrich Gies?

Other notable films include "The Invisible Dr. Mabuse", "The Squeaker", and "Der Transport".