Anton Diffring
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Anton Diffring (born Alfred Pollack; October 20, 1918 – May 20, 1989) was a German actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anton Diffring, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anton Diffring Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anton Diffring reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anton Diffring's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Anton Diffring'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 Vorsicht Mister Dodd, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anton Diffring Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anton Diffring's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anton Diffring has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Anna | George Mamoulian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis | De Flores | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Der Sommer des Samurai | Wintrich | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Operation Dead End | Prof. Lang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie | Kardinal Millini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Der Besuch | Crazier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Non Stop Trouble with Spies | Colonel Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape to Victory | chief commentator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Der Durchdreher | Glorias erster Mann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Das Einhorn | Blomich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Plutonium | Direktor Arnold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Waldrausch | Fürst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Indians Are Still Far Away | Le professeur d'allemand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Montana Trap | Lieutenant Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Operation: Daybreak | Reinhard Heydrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Lehmanns Erzählungen | Allan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Borsalino and Co. | German | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tony Arzenta | Hans Grunwald (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Battle of Sutjeska | Generaloberst Alexander Lohr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street | Mensur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Day the Clown Cried | Captain Curt Runkel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Zeppelin | Colonel Hirsch | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Where Eagles Dare | Col. Kramer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Double Man | Col. Berthold | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Fahrenheit 451 | Fabian / Headmistress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Blue Max | Holbach | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Heroes of Telemark | Major Frick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Geld, Geld, Geld - 2 Milliarden gegen die Bank von England | SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Shots in 3/4 Time | Burger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | SS Sturmbannfuhrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Vorsicht Mister Dodd | Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Incident at Midnight | Dr. Erik Leichner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Enter Inspector Duval | Inspector Duval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tales of Frankenstein | Baron Frankenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Crooked Sky | Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Traitor | Joseph Brezina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | House of Secrets | Anton Lauderbach | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Reach for the Sky | German Stabsfeldwebel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Tent | Senior German Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Doublecross | Dmitri Krassin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | I Am a Camera | Fritz Wendel | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Hauptmann Fischer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sea Shall Not Have Them | German Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Albert R.N. | Capt Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Red Beret | The Pole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Border Police GDR (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Woman's Angle | Peasant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bachelor in Paris | Renoir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | State Secret | State Police Officer at Theater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | Sailor | Hit | Similar → |
Anton Diffring - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anton Diffring?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anton Diffring is "Vorsicht Mister Dodd" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anton Diffring acted in?
Anton Diffring has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anton Diffring?
Other notable films include "Enter Inspector Duval", "Marie Ward - Zwischen Galgen und Glorie", and "Geld, Geld, Geld - 2 Milliarden gegen die Bank von England".