Hardy Krüger
ActingAbout Hardy Krüger
Hardy Krüger (born Franz Eberhard August Krüger; 12 April 1928 – 19 January 2022) was a German actor. Born in Wedding, Berlin, Germany, he is thought of as one of the greatest German actors of the 1960s.
Hardy Krüger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hardy Krüger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Hardy Krüger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Hardy Krüger'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 Barry Lyndon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hardy Krüger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hardy Krüger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hardy Krüger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Hardy Krüger Story | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Familiengeheimnisse - Liebe, Schuld und Tod | Victor Frey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Von Werra | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Inside Man | Mandell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Wrong Is Right | Helmut Unger | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Blue Fin | Bill Pascoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Lt. Pieter Coetze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To Each His Hell | Commissaire Bolar | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Spy Who Never Was | Arthur Hersfeld | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Montana Trap | Potato Fritz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Barry Lyndon | Captain Potzdorf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Paper Tiger | Müller | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Le Solitaire | Eric Lambrecht | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | What the Peeper Saw | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Secret of Santa Vittoria | Capt. von Prum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Red Tent | Einar Lundborg | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Battle of Neretva | Oberst Krenzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lady of Monza | Pater Paolo Arrigone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Franciscan of Bourges | Alfred Stanke | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Big Grasshopper | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Defector | Counselor Peter Heinzmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Flight of the Phoenix | Heinrich Dorfmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Uninhibited | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Hit | Frank Willes | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Death and the Lumberjack | El Rubio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Four Truths | El rubio (segment "La mort et le bûcheron") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sundays and Cybele | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hatari! | Kurt Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Dream of Lieschen Müller | Autograph hunter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Liane, Daughter of the Jungle | Thoren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Among Millions | Karl genannt Kalle | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Taxi for Tobruk | Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Blind Date | Jan-Van Rooyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Rest Is Silence | John H. Claudius | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bachelor of Hearts | Wolf Hauser | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Confess, Dr. Corda | Dr. Fred Corda | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bank Vault 713 | Klaus Burkhardt, sein Bruder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The One That Got Away | Franz von Werra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Fox of Paris | Capt. Fürstenwerth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Die Christel von der Post | Horst Arndt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Liane, Jungle Goddess | Thoren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alibi | Harald Meinhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Der Himmel ist nie ausverkauft | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Girl on The Roof | Donald Gresham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Muss man sich gleich scheiden lassen? | Andreas von Doerr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | As Long as You're Near Me | Stefan Berger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Moon Is Blue | Tourist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Junge Adler | Bäumchen | Flop | Similar → |
Hardy Krüger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hardy Krüger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hardy Krüger is "Barry Lyndon" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Hardy Krüger acted in?
Hardy Krüger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hardy Krüger?
Other notable films include "The Fox of Paris", "The Dream of Lieschen Müller", and "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker".