Emmerich Schäffer - Actor Profile

Emmerich Schäffer

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
13Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 10, 1931
Birth Place: Timișoara, Timiș, Romania

Emmerich Schäffer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emmerich Schäffer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Emmerich Schäffer'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 A Police Inspector Calls, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emmerich Schäffer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emmerich Schäffer's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
A Police Inspector Calls (1974) movie poster
★7.8

A Police Inspector Calls: The Iron Guard, also known as Legion of Archangel Michael, was a Romanian nationalist and patriotic movement of extreme

A Police Inspector Calls

1974•Action
★7.2
Michael the Brave (1971) movie poster
★7.2

Michael the Brave: An epic fresco depicting the reign (1593-1601) of Mihai Pătrașcu (better known as "Mihai Viteazul" / "Michael the Brave"

Michael the Brave

1971•War
★7.1
The Punishment (1976) movie poster
★7.1

The Punishment: In 1919 at the end of WW1 Romanian peasant Manolache Preda returns to his native village where he finds his woman taken

The Punishment

1976•Drama
★7.0
The Escape (1975) movie poster
★7.0

The Escape: Two Romanian soldiers manage to escape from a camp in Tatra mountains, Czechoslovakia.

The Escape

1975•War
★6.7
The Castle of the Condemned (1970) movie poster
★6.7

The Castle of the Condemned: After the Nazi troops retreat from Czechoslovakia, some troops are left behind and choose to fight to death holding a ca

The Castle of the Condemned

1970

Full Filmography

Every movie Emmerich Schäffer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1981 Die Momskys oder Nie wieder Sauerkraut - Flop Similar →
1976 The Punishment Boierul Leon Paraianu Hit Similar →
1976 Hot Days Eng. Vasilescu Flop Similar →
1975 The Romanian Musketeer - Average Similar →
1975 The Escape "The Englishman" Hit Similar →
1975 Hyperion - Average Similar →
1974 A Police Inspector Calls Stan Naumescu Super Hit Similar →
1972 Because They Are in Love Emil Negulescu Average Similar →
1971 Michael the Brave General Giorgio Basta Hit Similar →
1970 The Castle of the Condemned Dankwart Hit Similar →
1966 The Tunnel Otto von Keller Flop Similar →
1966 A Movie with a Charming Girl Șerban Rotaru Average Similar →
1965 Forest of the Hanged Johann Maria Müller Hit Similar →

Emmerich Schäffer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emmerich Schäffer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emmerich Schäffer is "A Police Inspector Calls" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Emmerich Schäffer acted in?

Emmerich Schäffer has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emmerich Schäffer?

Other notable films include "Michael the Brave", "The Punishment", and "The Escape".

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