Vasili Lanovoy
ActingAbout Vasili Lanovoy
Lanovoy came to prominence through playing bold, dashing characters, combining heroic bravado with a sensitivity typical of Russian heroes, a tendency evident in many of his early features, however, he is best known for his roles in iconic 1970s World War II-themed films. In 2000s, Lanovoy appeared primarily in the roles of Soviet-era party bosses, such as Yuri Andropov in the 2005 TV film Brezhnev. In 2013, he played the role of Cardinal Richelieu in Russian movie The Three Musketeers.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vasili Lanovoy 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 Vasili Lanovoy'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vasili Lanovoy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pier, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Vasili Lanovoy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vasili Lanovoy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vasili Lanovoy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Mystery of Snow Queen | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Martha's Line | Юрий | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Three Musketeers | кардинал Ришелье | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Александр Белявский. Личное дело Фокса | Self - Народный артист СССР | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pier | чтец Пушкина | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Golden Head on a Scaffold | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Brezhnev | Yuri Andropov | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Tale of Saint Olga | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Night on the Cordon | Sergey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Invisible Traveller | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lady Into Lassie | Ivan Berestov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Falling | Krutov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tear of the Prince of Darkness | Baron Preimann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Black Square | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Бес в ребро | Vladimir Petrovich Chagin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Defeat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Start Liquidation | Colonel Vadim Gavrilovich Chistyakov, pilot, aka Altunin, captain of aviation | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Battle at the Crossroads | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ogaryova Street, Number 6 | Владислав Николаевич Костенко | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dark Sun | Professor Obermeier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Antony and Cleopatra | Октавий Цезарь | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Petrovka Street, Number 38 | Владислав Николаевич Костенко | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Strange Woman | Andrianov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Leader | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Meeting on a Distant Meridian | Василий Лановой | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Days of the Turbins | Леонид Юрьевич Шервинский, поручик, личный адъютант гетмана | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Anna and Commander | Komandor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Hello Doctor | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sea Cadet of Northern Fleet | Maj. Cheremin, Volodya's father | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Irkutsk Story | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fifty-Fifty | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Officers | Иван Варавва | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Lyubov Yarovaya | Mikhail Yarovoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Sixth of July | Felix Dzerzhinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Solaris | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | No Password Necessary | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Anna Karenina | Vronsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | War and Peace | Anatol Kuragin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | North-West of Berlin | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | War and Peace, Part III: The Year 1812 | Anatol Kuragin (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | War and Peace, Part II: Natasha Rostova | Anatol Kuragin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky | Anatol Kuragin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Comrade Song | Сергей | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Going Inside a Storm | Oleg Tulin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Shares in Murder | Браммел | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Collegues | Aleksey Maximov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Scarlet Sails | Arthur Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Striped Trip | Otdykhayushiy na plyazhe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pavel Korchagin | Pavel Korchagin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Problem Child | Valentin | Flop | Similar → |
Vasili Lanovoy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vasili Lanovoy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vasili Lanovoy is "Pier" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vasili Lanovoy acted in?
Vasili Lanovoy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vasili Lanovoy?
Other notable films include "Shares in Murder", "War and Peace", and "War and Peace, Part I: Andrei Bolkonsky".