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Erich Ziegel

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
18Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 26, 1876
Birth Place: Schwerin, Germany

Erich Ziegel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Erich Ziegel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Erich Ziegel'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 Mountain Calls, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Erich Ziegel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Erich Ziegel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
The Mountain Calls (1938) movie poster
★7.1

The Mountain Calls: The Italian mountaineer Carel wants to be the first man to stand on the top of the Matterhorn. Since the climb is very d

The Mountain Calls

1938•Drama
★7.0
Goodbye, Franziska (1941) movie poster
★7.0

Goodbye, Franziska: The relationship between Franziska and her partner Michael, a globetrotting photojournalist, remains strained due to the

Goodbye, Franziska

1941•Drama
★7.0
Homeland (1938) movie poster
★7.0

Homeland: In 1885, famous New York Metropolitan Opera singer Maddalena dall' Orto is scheduled to perform at a festival in the Ger

Homeland

1938•Drama
★6.7
To New Shores (1937) movie poster
★6.7

To New Shores: A 19th-century London cabaret singer is deported to prison in Australia. Her crime? Taking the blame when her lover boun

To New Shores

1937•Drama
★6.6
Damals (1943) movie poster
★6.6

Damals: Vera Meiners' life was sweet but unfortunately for her, it was not to last. Her husband, Jan, left her after she met a f

Damals

1943•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Erich Ziegel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1951 Der Teufel führt Regie Prof. Morini Flop Similar →
1948 The Angel with the Trumpet - Average Similar →
1948 Arlberg-Express - Flop Similar →
1948 Gottes Engel sind überall Ein alter Arbeiter Flop Similar →
1943 Damals Sanitätsrat Petersen Hit Similar →
1941 Goodbye, Franziska - Hit Similar →
1940 Bismarck Friedrich von Bodelschwingh Average Similar →
1939 Midsummer Night's Fire Magerdick Flop Similar →
1939 Männer müssen so sein Rasmussen, Beatrices Vater Flop Similar →
1938 Tanz auf dem Vulkan - Average Similar →
1938 Kautschuk - Flop Similar →
1938 Homeland Pastor des Residenzstädtchens Hit Similar →
1938 The Mountain Calls Verteidiger Hit Similar →
1937 To New Shores Dr. Magnus Hoyer Hit Similar →
1937 Land of Love Hofmarschall Flop Similar →
1936 Moscow Shanghai Gen. Martow Flop Similar →
1921 Liebestaumel - Flop Similar →
1920 Colombine - Die Braut des Apachen - Flop Similar →

Erich Ziegel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Erich Ziegel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erich Ziegel is "The Mountain Calls" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Erich Ziegel acted in?

Erich Ziegel has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Erich Ziegel?

Other notable films include "Goodbye, Franziska", "Homeland", and "To New Shores".

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