Peter Sodann

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

37Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 1, 1936

Birth Place: Meißen, Germany

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Sodann reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Peter Sodann'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Sodann remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ernst Thälmann, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Peter Sodann Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Sodann's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Ernst Thälmann: This elaborate two-part television film features a section from the life of communist worker leader Ernst Thälmann. It b

Ernst Thälmann

1986•Drama

★8.0

Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment (1989) movie poster

★8.0

Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment: The story of Vera Lenz, a young and very attractive woman who is the daughter of a pastor and comes from a small coastal

Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment

1989•Drama

★7.5

Zorn - Vom Lieben und Sterben:

Zorn - Vom Lieben und Sterben

2015•TV Movie

★7.4

★7.4

Hammer & Tickle: Hammer & Tickle: The Communist Joke Book is a 2006 propaganda documentary film about "jokes" under the Soviet Union.

Hammer & Tickle

2007

★7.2

★7.2

Gundermann: The real life story of East German singer and writer Gerhard Gundermann and his struggles with music, life as a coal min

Gundermann

2018•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Sodann.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Gundermann	Veteran	Hit	Similar →
2015	Zorn - Vom Lieben und Sterben	Herr Galze	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Odyssey of Heroes	Generaloberst von Leutenburg	Average	Similar →
2007	Hammer & Tickle	Self	Hit	Similar →
2006	Die Könige der Nutzholzgewinnung	Eberwirt	Flop	Similar →
2006	Die Frau des Heimkehrers	Julius Kantor	Flop	Similar →
2003	Das bisschen Haushalt	Bertram Kuhn	Flop	Similar →
2003	Tage des Sturms	Alfred Mannschatz	Flop	Similar →
1996	Die Spur der roten Fässer	Kommissar Kaminski	Flop	Similar →
1995	Nikolaikirche	General des Ministeriums für Sicherheit	Flop	Similar →
1992	Miraculi	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Jana and Jan	Chef	Flop	Similar →
1991	Jugend ohne Gott	Feldwebel	Average	Similar →
1991	Farssmann oder Zu Fuß in die Sackgasse	Direktor Scharbowski	Flop	Similar →
1991	Trutz	Hoffmann	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Tango Player	Schulze	Flop	Similar →
1990	Forbidden Love	Vater Horst Behrend	Average	Similar →
1990	Marie Grubbe	Daniel Knopf	Flop	Similar →
1989	Der lange Weg zu Angerer	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Two Strange Characters	Werner Heilmann	Flop	Similar →
1989	Große Liebe gesucht	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment	US-General Rathers	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	The Frog Prince	König	Flop	Similar →
1987	Sansibar oder Der letzte Grund	Pastor Helander	Average	Similar →
1987	Die erste Reihe	Otto Nelte	Flop	Similar →
1987	Liane	Lianes Vater	Flop	Similar →
1986	Jan on the Barge	Martin Liebig	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Brigade-Leader’s Hat	Fritz Siegert	Flop	Similar →
1986	Ernst Thälmann	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Der Doppelgänger	Benno	Flop	Similar →
1985	Gritta of the Rats' Castle	König	Average	Similar →
1984	Biberspur	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	A Strange Love	Krüger	Flop	Similar →
1984	Your Presence Is Imperative	Lehrer Boltenhagen	Flop	Similar →
1979	Addio, piccola mia	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Der gepuderte Mann im bunten Rock	Mann in Zivil	Flop	Similar →
1966	Die Tage der Commune	Delegierter	Flop	Similar →

Peter Sodann - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Sodann?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Sodann is "Ernst Thälmann" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Sodann acted in?

Peter Sodann has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Sodann?

Other notable films include "Vera – The Hard Way to Enlightenment", "Zorn - Vom Lieben und Sterben", and "Hammer & Tickle".