Walter Rilla
ActingAbout Walter Rilla
Walter Rilla (22 August 1894 – 21 November 1980) was a German film actor of Jewish descent. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1922 and 1977. He was born in Neunkirchen, Germany and died in Rosenheim, Germany. He was the father of the director Wolf Rilla, who directed him in Cairo.
Walter Rilla Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Rilla 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 Walter Rilla's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Walter Rilla'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 Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Rilla Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Rilla's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Rilla has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Malpertuis | Eisengott | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pepe, der Paukerschreck | Ministerialdirektor Reichert | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Day of Anger | Murph Allan Short | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Soldier Martin | Général von Haffelrats | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Once a Greek | State Preisent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included | John M. Clark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | 4 Schlüssel | Eduard Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Face of Fu Manchu | Prof. Hans Muller-Mertens | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Racetrack Murders | Lord John Mant | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse | Prof. Pohland | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The River Line | Pierre, Maries Vater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Room 13 | Sir Marney | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Death Drums Along the River | Dr. Schneider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Twelve Jurors | Neunter Geschworener | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Scotland Yard Hunts Dr. Mabuse | Dr. Pohland / 'Dr. Mabuse' | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Testament of Dr. Mabuse | Professor Pohland | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Forger of London | John Leith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Secret Ways | Jancsi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | For the First Time | Dr. Bessart | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Confessions of Felix Krull | Lord Kilmarnock | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Gamma People | Boronski | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Track the Man Down | Austin Melford | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Green Buddha | Frank Olsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Venetian Bird | Count Boria | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | I'll Get You for This | Müller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | State Secret | General Niva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shadow of the Eagle | Prince Radziwill | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Golden Salamander | Serafis | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lisbon Story | Karl von Schriner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Emmanuel | Brockenburg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Candlelight in Algeria | Dr. Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Adventures of Tartu | Inspector Otto Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Black Eyes | Roudine | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Gang's All Here | Prince Homouska | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sixty Glorious Years | Prinz Ernst | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hatred | Frazer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Victoria the Great | Prince Ernest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Abdul the Damned | Hassan-Bey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Armand St. Just | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | A Certain Mr. Gran | Pietro Broccardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The men around Lucie | Robert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Sascha Lonay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Circus Life | Morini. Kunstschütze | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Great Passion | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Should We Be Silent? | Dr. Georg Mauthner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Impetuous Youth | Maler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Cab No. 13 | Lucien Rebout | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Blackguard | Michael Caviol | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Finances of the Grand Duke | der Ehrgeizige | Hit | Similar → |
Walter Rilla - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Rilla?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Rilla is "Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Walter Rilla acted in?
Walter Rilla has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Rilla?
Other notable films include "24 Hours of a Woman's Life", "The men around Lucie", and "The Twelve Jurors".