Franciszek Pieczka
ActingAbout Franciszek Pieczka
Franciszek Maksymilian Pieczka (18 January 1928 – 23 September 2022) was a Polish actor. A graduate of the National Higher School of Theatre in Warsaw (1954) he first made his debut in the theatre in Jelenia Góra. He won the award for Best Actor at the Polish Film Festival in 1976 for The Scar. He has starred in over a hundred films, both Polish and foreign. He has been awarded and honored many times for his individual roles, as well as his contribution to the development of theater and film art. He is an honorary citizen of the Godów commune. In 2015, he was awarded the Polish Academy Life Achievement Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Franciszek Pieczka, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Franciszek Pieczka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Franciszek Pieczka'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), Franciszek Pieczka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thanks for Every New Morning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Franciszek Pieczka Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Franciszek Pieczka's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Franciszek Pieczka.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Aktor Pana Boga | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Eighth Day of the Week | Jeromos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Jasminum | święty Roch | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Requiem | Bartłomiej | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Syzyfowe prace | Józef, servant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | History of Cinema in Popielawy | Wujo Janek | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Szabla od komendanta | Kotek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Man Who Reads Music From The Plates | Marczyk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Thanks for Every New Morning | Olga's Dad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Johnnie Waterman | Jancio Wodnik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Miraculous Place | pustelnik | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Pograbek | Kaczuba | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Life for Life: Maximilian Kolbe | Banasik | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Good Evening, Mr. Wallenberg | Papa | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Burial of a Potato | Mateusz Szewczyk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jadup and Boel | Unger | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Rykowisko | stary Szałaj, ojciec Wiktora | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Mother of the Kings | Cyga | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Memoirs of a Sinner | Logan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Axiliad | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Girls of Nowolipki | Mossakowski | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Big Bang | Stasiek Skrzypek | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sprawa się rypła | Ludwik Placek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Pełnia nad głowami | Andrzej | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Austeria | Tag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Linnet | Old Man / God in Kaziuk's Dream | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Lynx | Stelmach Alojz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Beads of One Rosary | Jerzy Habryka | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Beads of One Rosary | Jerzy Habryk | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Budapest Tales | Énekes | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Scar | Stefan Bednarz | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Grzech Antoniego Grudy | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Promised Land | Müller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Deluge | Old Kiemlicz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Nest | Mrokota | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Peasants | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Wedding | Czepiec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Pearl in the Crown | Hubert Siersza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Liberation: The Battle of Berlin | Sergeant Pełka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kłopotliwy gość | Smiling Agent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Hydro-Puzzle | Sailor | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Matthew's Days | Mateusz | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Skinny and Others | Tomasz Waliczek "Kosa" / "Scythe" | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Saragossa Manuscript | Pacheco | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Walkover | Sports Organiser | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Good Sins | Eustachy Topór | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hospital | Kolejarz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | All Souls' Day | Heniutek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mother Joan of the Angels | Odryn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Generation | German Soldier on Patrol (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Franciszek Pieczka - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Franciszek Pieczka?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Franciszek Pieczka is "Thanks for Every New Morning" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Franciszek Pieczka acted in?
Franciszek Pieczka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Franciszek Pieczka?
Other notable films include "Good Sins", "Hospital", and "Syzyfowe prace".