Ernest Maftei - Actor Profile

Ernest Maftei

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1920
Birth Place: Prăjești, Bacău, România

Ernest Maftei Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ernest Maftei reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 78% of Ernest Maftei'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 For Motherland, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ernest Maftei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest Maftei'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
★8.2
The Last Bullet (1973) movie poster
★8.2

The Last Bullet: A continuation of a story started in the drama "With Clean Hands" (1972). Commissioner Miclovan's last cartridge is stil

The Last Bullet

1973•Action
★8.0
Mușchetarii în vacanță (1984) movie poster
★8.0

Mușchetarii în vacanță: Three children each plan to bring an extraordinary event from their vacation. Their adventures are not necessarily extra

Mușchetarii în vacanță

1984•Adventure
★8.0
The Power and The Truth (1972) movie poster
★8.0

The Power and The Truth: This is a communist propaganda movie that follows the life of an engineer who is in conflict with power hungry apparatch

The Power and The Truth

1972•Drama
★7.8
The Soimaresti Clan (1965) movie poster
★7.8

The Soimaresti Clan: Vying for Principality of Moldavia's throne the descendants of Prince Stephen the Great start a bloody civil war in 1612

The Soimaresti Clan

1965•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Ernest Maftei has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Păcală se întoarce Peasant Hit Similar →
1996 Dănilă Prepeleac - Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Stone Cross - Hit Similar →
1992 The Toothless War Old Man Hit Similar →
1988 The Miracle Ilie Hogea Hit Similar →
1986 Bătălia din umbră - Hit Similar →
1986 The Gold Diggers Elijah Davis Average Similar →
1984 Cireșarii Old Man Timofte Average Similar →
1984 Mușchetarii în vacanță Bătrânul Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Migrant Birds Are Coming - Hit Similar →
1980 Burebista Dacian Prince Castaboca Hit Similar →
1980 The Bone Srewn Road Moroiu Hit Similar →
1979 Michael, the Dog That Sang Greenleaf Hit Similar →
1979 Vlad the Impaler: The True Life of Dracula Manzila Super Hit Similar →
1979 Cumpăna Bucur Hit Similar →
1977 The Green Grass of Home moș Poldi Hit Similar →
1977 The Mace with Three Seals Oprea Hit Similar →
1977 For Motherland Sergeant Zacheu Super Hit Similar →
1977 Accident Bunicul Hit Similar →
1976 The Punishment cantonierul Sava Petrache Hit Similar →
1976 Red Apples - Hit Similar →
1976 Herodot's Mystery Old Man Arvinte Hit Similar →
1975 Stephen the Great: Vaslui 1475 Lazar Super Hit Similar →
1974 Lust for Gold - Hit Similar →
1974 The Martens Brothers Lazăr Super Hit Similar →
1974 Beyond the Sands Titi Șorici Average Similar →
1973 A Certain Kind of Happiness Nea Fane Average Similar →
1973 Long Way to Tipperary Petre Drăgan Average Similar →
1973 The Conspiracy Petre Drăgan Hit Similar →
1973 The Last Bullet Drăgan Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Lost Forest Mos Trifan Average Similar →
1972 The Power and The Truth Nichifor Super Hit Similar →
1972 Then I Sentenced Them All to Death Marcu Hit Similar →
1970 Too Little for Such a Big War - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Axe - Hit Similar →
1968 The Revenge of the Outlaws Mitruna Hit Similar →
1968 The Kidnapping of the Maidens Mitruna Hit Similar →
1968 Reconstruction Dumitrescu Hit Similar →
1967 The Castellans - Hit Similar →
1966 The Uprising Stan Marin Hit Similar →
1966 The Outlaws - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Meanders Constantin Average Similar →
1965 The Soimaresti Clan Ispas Super Hit Similar →
1963 Tudor Pârvu Hit Similar →
1962 The Man Next to You - Average Similar →
1960 The Thirst Taran bataios Average Similar →
1960 The Secret Code - Hit Similar →
1958 Family Jewels - Hit Similar →
1957 The Thistles of The Bărăgan - Average Similar →
1955 Desfasurarea Party Secretary Angel Average Similar →

Ernest Maftei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest Maftei?

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

How many movies has Ernest Maftei acted in?

Ernest Maftei has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest Maftei?

Other notable films include "The Last Bullet", "Mușchetarii în vacanță", and "The Power and The Truth".

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