Emil Hossu - Actor Profile

Emil Hossu

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
26Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1941
Birth Place: Bucureşti, Romania

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emil Hossu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emil Hossu'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emil Hossu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in For Motherland, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emil Hossu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emil Hossu's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
For Motherland (1977) movie poster
★8.3

For Motherland: In 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war the Kingdom of Romania joins the war on Russia's side and declares its independence

For Motherland

1977•History
★8.0
High schoolers on alert (1993) movie poster
★8.0

High schoolers on alert: Former classmates Dana, Ionica, Geta, and Cosmin face adult challenges: Dana, now a reporter craving thrilling cases, ro

High schoolers on alert

1993•Action
★7.7
The Secret of Bacchus (1984) movie poster
★7.7

The Secret of Bacchus: Victor, an incisive journalist, discovers a series of irregularities in a State farming enterprise. His investigations w

The Secret of Bacchus

1984•Action
★7.5
The Last Assault (1985) movie poster
★7.5

The Last Assault: The film tells about the period when Romania joined the Allies against the Axis in WW2.

The Last Assault

1985•War
★7.3
Secretul lui Nemesis (1987) movie poster
★7.3

Secretul lui Nemesis: The administrator of a huge apartment block in Bucharest, a former great Communist Party activist, now in disgrace, elim

Secretul lui Nemesis

1987•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emil Hossu.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Mirror - Average Similar →
1993 High schoolers on alert The Major Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Earth's Most Beloved Son Iustin Comănescu Hit Similar →
1990 Harababura - Average Similar →
1988 A Studio Searching for a Star The Director Hit Similar →
1987 Everything is Paid La Peyrolle Hit Similar →
1987 Secretul lui Nemesis Victor Mirea Hit Similar →
1986 Sentimental Summer Bogdan Mihai Average Similar →
1986 Open Path Truică Average Similar →
1985 The Last Assault - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Zbor periculos - Flop Similar →
1984 The Migrant Birds Are Coming Radu Hit Similar →
1984 The Secret of Bacchus Victor Mirea Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Convoy Neagu Average Similar →
1980 At the Crossroads of Great Storms Lt. Devos Average Similar →
1980 Good Evening, Irina Mircea Average Similar →
1979 Jachetele galbene Valerian Average Similar →
1978 Anything for Soccer fotbalistul Dobre Hit Similar →
1977 Reunited Dinu Average Similar →
1977 Iarna bobocilor Ovidiu Hit Similar →
1977 For Motherland Sergeant Ciucă Super Hit Similar →
1977 Accident Lt. Nistor Hit Similar →
1975 Autumn of the Goslings Medicul Ovidiu Hit Similar →
1973 Babusca's Adventures Police Lieutenant Marinica Hit Similar →
1971 The Take-Off Paul Bentu Hit Similar →
1970 The Likeable Mister R. Mihai Flop Similar →

Emil Hossu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emil Hossu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emil Hossu is "For Motherland" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Emil Hossu acted in?

Emil Hossu has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emil Hossu?

Other notable films include "High schoolers on alert", "The Secret of Bacchus", and "The Last Assault".