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Peter Dornseif

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
12Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 20, 1907
Birth Place: Borbeck, Germany

Peter Dornseif Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Dornseif reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Peter Dornseif'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 Alarm at the Circus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Dornseif Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Dornseif's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Alarm at the Circus (1954) movie poster
★10.0

Alarm at the Circus: Two boys from West Berlin, Klaus and Max, live in poverty. They dream of a career in boxing and save every penny in orde

Alarm at the Circus

1954•Drama
★7.5
Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde (1970) movie poster
★7.5

Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde: A bank employee is persuaded to take part in a robbery at “his” bank, hoping to pull off the coup of his life. His wife

Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde

1970•Crime
★5.9
The Benthin Family (1950) movie poster
★5.9

The Benthin Family: The brothers Theo and Gustav Benthin pull profits through smuggling in divided Germany: Theo in the West and Gustav in t

The Benthin Family

1950•Drama
★5.2
The School Girls (1970) movie poster
★5.2

The School Girls: Mockumentary about German schoolgirls openly talking about their scandalous sexual experiences. Some of these are illust

The School Girls

1970•Drama
★5.0
Modell Bianka (1951) movie poster
★5.0

Modell Bianka: The friends Jochen and Gerd both work at the fashion boutique "Saxonia", which has only recently designed a new collecti

Modell Bianka

1951•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Dornseif has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The School Girls Herr Holm Flop Similar →
1970 Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Der Fall Lena Christ Priester Flop Similar →
1969 Bahnübergang Schnabel Flop Similar →
1968 Risiko für Weihnachtsmänner Manager Flop Similar →
1966 Der Mann mit der Puppe Bill Portly Flop Similar →
1959 An Old Love Uhland Flop Similar →
1954 Alarm at the Circus - Super Hit Similar →
1952 Sein großer Sieg Dr. Hartmann Flop Similar →
1952 The Condemned Village Direktor Flop Similar →
1951 Modell Bianka - Flop Similar →
1950 The Benthin Family Dr. Benthin Average Similar →

Peter Dornseif - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Dornseif?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Dornseif is "Alarm at the Circus" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Dornseif acted in?

Peter Dornseif has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Dornseif?

Other notable films include "Hörig bis zur letzten Sünde", "The Benthin Family", and "The School Girls".

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