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Dieter Prochnow

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

22Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: May 22, 1939

Birth Place: Berlin, Germany

Dieter Prochnow Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dieter Prochnow reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dieter Prochnow's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 5% of Dieter Prochnow's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Heartbreakers, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Dieter Prochnow Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dieter Prochnow's career based on audience ratings.

The Heartbreakers (1983) movie poster

The Heartbreakers: Four teenagers in the German Ruhr region try to succeed as a rock band in 1966. A girl tries to join them as a singer bu

The Heartbreakers

1983•Drama

Yearning for Love (1970) movie poster

Yearning for Love: Birgit tries to be a good housewife, but she and her boyfriend are threatened by a group of gangsters.

Yearning for Love

1970•Crime

Graf Porno und die liebesdurstigen Töchter (1969) movie poster

Graf Porno und die liebesdurstigen Töchter: Garibaldus lives in the family inherited castle, but with the finances he has problems. To solve their financial problem

Graf Porno und die liebesdurstigen Töchter

1969•Comedy

The Man Inside (1990) movie poster

The Man Inside: Gunter Wallraff is a journalist seeking to expose the unethical journalism practiced by The Standard, a very popular and

The Man Inside

1990•Drama

Eros Center Hamburg (1969) movie poster

Eros Center Hamburg: A journalist collects information about prostitution. He stumbles upon an underground organization called Eden Boys and

Eros Center Hamburg

1969•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Dieter Prochnow has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	The Man Inside	Franz Messer	Flop	Similar →
1989	The State Chancellery	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Hur und Heilig	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Heartbreakers	-	Hit	Similar →
1982	Flucht aus London	Leo Husker	Flop	Similar →
1981	Kater Lampe	Gendarm Weigel	Flop	Similar →
1980	Sonntagskinder	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Geteilte Freude	Udo Schmolcke	Flop	Similar →
1979	Ein Mord, den jeder begeht	Zugführer	Flop	Similar →
1978	Die Anstalt	Pfleger Langenfeld	Flop	Similar →
1978	Kleine bunte Freudenspender	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Amor	-	Flop	Similar →
1973	Du stirbst nicht allein - Ein deutscher Kriegspfarrer in Paris	SS-Obersturmführer	Flop	Similar →
1972	Mit dem Strom	Van der Lubbe	Flop	Similar →
1971	Die drei Gesichter der Tamara Bunke	Guerillero	Flop	Similar →
1970	Kannibalen	Koch Weiß	Flop	Similar →
1970	Yearning for Love	Karl	Average	Similar →
1970	Drücker	Max	Flop	Similar →
1969	Graf Porno und die liebesdurstigen Töchter	Gilbert	Flop	Similar →
1969	Eros Center Hamburg	Erich	Flop	Similar →
1969	Fememord	Pfeiffer	Flop	Similar →
1964	Sechs Personen suchen einen Autor	Zweiter Schauspieler	Flop	Similar →

Dieter Prochnow - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dieter Prochnow?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dieter Prochnow is "The Heartbreakers" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Dieter Prochnow acted in?

Dieter Prochnow has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dieter Prochnow?

Other notable films include "Yearning for Love", "Graf Porno und die liebesdurstigen Töchter", and "The Man Inside".