Helmut Käutner - Actor Profile

Helmut Käutner

Directing
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
29Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1908
Birth Place: Düsseldorf, Germany

About Helmut Käutner

Helmut Käutner (born 25 March 1908 in Düsseldorf, Germany; died 20 April 1980 in Castellina in Chianti, Italy) was a German film director active mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. He began his career at the end of the Weimar Republic and had released his first major films in Nazi Germany.

Helmut Käutner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Helmut Käutner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Helmut Käutner'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 Girl from Flanders, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Helmut Käutner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helmut Käutner's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Helmut Käutner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 Feinde General a. D. Flop Similar →
1974 Karl May Karl May Flop Similar →
1973 Van der Valk and the Rich Canisius Flop Similar →
1972 Temptation in the Summer Wind Professor Flop Similar →
1971 Der trojanische Sessel Paul Hoffmann Flop Similar →
1971 Die gefälschte Göttin Kapitän Flop Similar →
1971 Die Frau in Weiß Sir Frederic Fairlie Flop Similar →
1970 Hauser's Memory Dr. Kramer Average Similar →
1970 Bend Sinister Adam Krug Flop Similar →
1967 Valentin Katajews chirurgische Eingriffe in das Seelenleben des Dr. Igor Igorowitsch Valentin Katajew Flop Similar →
1967 Der Teufel und der liebe Gott Erzbischof Flop Similar →
1967 Verbotenes Land Prof. Dr. Sigmund Freud Flop Similar →
1966 Wir machen Musik Guest Flop Similar →
1964 The Canterville Ghost Himself Hit Similar →
1961 Zu jung für die Liebe?! Dr. Blendheim Flop Similar →
1960 Wir Kellerkinder Chauffeur Average Similar →
1959 Without Trumpet or Drum Königliche Hoheit Flop Similar →
1958 Der Schinderhannes - Hit Similar →
1957 Monpti Erzähler Average Similar →
1957 The Zurich Engagement Reporter Average Similar →
1956 The Girl from Flanders - Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Last Bridge - Average Similar →
1950 Epilogue - Average Similar →
1950 Königskinder - Flop Similar →
1948 The Original Sin Prof. Petri Average Similar →
1947 In Those Days Das Auto (voice) Hit Similar →
1944 Port of Freedom Karl Hit Similar →
1943 Romance in a Minor Key - Hit Similar →
1932 Cruiser Emden Matrose der 'Emden' Flop Similar →

Helmut Käutner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helmut Käutner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helmut Käutner is "The Girl from Flanders" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Helmut Käutner acted in?

Helmut Käutner has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helmut Käutner?

Other notable films include "Port of Freedom", "The Canterville Ghost", and "Romance in a Minor Key".

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