Yurii Mazhuha - Actor Profile

Yurii Mazhuha

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
36Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 13, 1931
Birth Place: Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, USSR

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yurii Mazhuha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yurii Mazhuha'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yurii Mazhuha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Truth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yurii Mazhuha Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yurii Mazhuha's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Truth (1957) movie poster
★9.0

The Truth: The February Revolution did not bring the desired peace to the trenches. Russian and Ukrainian soldiers, deceived by Ker

The Truth

1957•Drama
★8.0
Hunt for the Cossack's Gold (1993) movie poster
★8.0

Hunt for the Cossack's Gold: Long time ago Ukrainian hetman sent his treasures to the British bank, hoping that later Ukraine will get rid of the Mos

Hunt for the Cossack's Gold

1993•Comedy
★8.0
Fufel (1991) movie poster
★8.0

Fufel: Having been released from prison, where he was imprisoned for making “fufales” (copies of paintings), the guy decides to

Fufel

1991•Drama
★7.4
The City Turns the Lights On (1958) movie poster
★7.4

The City Turns the Lights On: Former front-line intelligence officer, captain Nikolai Mityasov, after being wounded, returns to the destroyed city and

The City Turns the Lights On

1958•Drama
★7.0
Cossacks Approaching (1991) movie poster
★7.0

Cossacks Approaching: Ukraine. The end of the XV century. All gunpowder made in factories suddenly disappears. The company of cossacks led by

Cossacks Approaching

1991•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yurii Mazhuha.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Evenings on a Farm Near Dykanka Holova Flop Similar →
1998 It's Dangerous to Deal with You Родион Николаевич Flop Similar →
1996 The Holy Family - Flop Similar →
1993 Istanbul Transit Шавкута Average Similar →
1993 Hunt for the Cossack's Gold - Super Hit Similar →
1992 In That Region of Heaven… Георгий Адамович Flop Similar →
1991 Fufel Павел Петрович - прокурор Super Hit Similar →
1991 Cossacks Approaching Som Hit Similar →
1991 Убить «Шакала» - Average Similar →
1990 Lessons at the End of Spring Lvovskiy Flop Similar →
1990 Braking in the Heavens Bareyev Flop Similar →
1990 Ravines - Flop Similar →
1988 Coast Warning Ivan Kharitonovich Turchak Flop Similar →
1986 Proceed to the investigation. Film 1: Version - Average Similar →
1985 Can-Can in English Park Ivan Kachur Flop Similar →
1983 Mirgorod and Its Inhabitants Ivan Nikiforovich Hit Similar →
1981 Rebirth следователь Сергей Сергеевич Самохин Flop Similar →
1981 The Deputy's Hour - Flop Similar →
1979 A Strip of Uncut Wild Flowers Anton Trituznyy, nachalnik rezhima Flop Similar →
1978 Soft-Boiled Boots - Flop Similar →
1978 A Strange Woman Stepan Kuzmin Flop Similar →
1977 The City from Morning till Midnight Maksim Maksimovich Flop Similar →
1976 To Be a Brother Boris Petrovich Pavlysh Flop Similar →
1975 Difficult Floors - Flop Similar →
1975 Far Away, Across the River Yehor Tarakanov, ataman Flop Similar →
1974 Tales of Keshka and His Friends - Average Similar →
1974 To Dream and to Live Яков Сукач Flop Similar →
1972 Responsible for Everything Petrov Flop Similar →
1968 Out of Boredom - Flop Similar →
1965 A Spring for the Thirsty Petro Hit Similar →
1964 Lushka Bychok Flop Similar →
1959 Katya-Katyusha Zhora Flop Similar →
1958 The City Turns the Lights On Slippers Seller Hit Similar →
1958 Born of the Storm - Flop Similar →
1957 The Truth - Super Hit Similar →
1957 When Nightingales Sing - Flop Similar →

Yurii Mazhuha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yurii Mazhuha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yurii Mazhuha is "The Truth" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Yurii Mazhuha acted in?

Yurii Mazhuha has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yurii Mazhuha?

Other notable films include "Hunt for the Cossack's Gold", "Fufel", and "The City Turns the Lights On".