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Christoph Engel

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
49Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1925
Birth Place: Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Christoph Engel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Christoph Engel reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 59% of Christoph Engel'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 Verwandte und Bekannte, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Christoph Engel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christoph Engel's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Verwandte und Bekannte (1971) movie poster
★10.0

Verwandte und Bekannte: Using the example of three generations of a Hamburg working class family, the rise of the working class from the foundin

Verwandte und Bekannte

1971•Drama
★10.0
Späte Ankunft (1989) movie poster
★10.0

Späte Ankunft: In 1896 the Berlin noble doctor Dr. Wilhelm Holtfreter takes over his well-to-do wife Mathilde and takes over the countr

Späte Ankunft

1989•Drama
★10.0
Die Beteiligten (1989) movie poster
★10.0

Die Beteiligten: The body of young Christa Gellert is fished out of the water in a small town on the Elbe in the spring of 1964. Everythi

Die Beteiligten

1989•Crime
★10.0
Junges Gemüse (1956) movie poster
★10.0

Junges Gemüse: At a GDR farm, VEAB chief Amann bans cabbage in favor of cauliflower, enraging LPG accountant Gritt. Mistaking visiting

Junges Gemüse

1956•Comedy
★10.0
Wäre die Erde nicht rund... (1981) movie poster
★10.0

Wäre die Erde nicht rund...: While studying in Moscow, the GDR resident Christiane falls in love with Hatem, a fellow student from Syria. The two bec

Wäre die Erde nicht rund...

1981•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Christoph Engel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Paths in the Night - Hit Similar →
1994 Der Menschenfresser - Flop Similar →
1992 Verlorene Landschaft Father (Old) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Die Ritter der Tafelrunde Keie Flop Similar →
1990 The Architects Ökonom Endler Hit Similar →
1989 Farewell, Joseph Alter Kollege Average Similar →
1989 Die Beteiligten Ewald Sorge Super Hit Similar →
1989 Späte Ankunft - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Holiday Storm Der alte Förster Flop Similar →
1987 Wengler & Sons Gustav Wengler Flop Similar →
1986 Blond Tango - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Jan on the Barge Ziviler Super Hit Similar →
1984 A Strange Love - Flop Similar →
1984 Woman Doctors - Hit Similar →
1982 Fire Below Deck BLG-Vorsitzender Average Similar →
1982 Apprehension - Hit Similar →
1981 Wäre die Erde nicht rund... - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Die lange Ankunft des Alois Fingerlein - Flop Similar →
1981 When Unku was Ede's Girlfriend - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Kunstraub Brückmeier Flop Similar →
1979 Coded Message for the Boss Wagner Super Hit Similar →
1979 Für Mord kein Beweis - Flop Similar →
1979 Addio, piccola mia - Flop Similar →
1978 Brandstellen - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Eine Handvoll Hoffnung - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Die Emser Depesche - Flop Similar →
1975 Toggenburger Bock - Flop Similar →
1974 Visa für Ocantros Zänglein Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Sinking of Emma - Average Similar →
1974 Love at 16 Mathias' Father Average Similar →
1973 Die sieben Affären der Dona Juanita - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Verwandte und Bekannte - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Mohr und die Raben von London Mr. Cuttle Super Hit Similar →
1968 Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Tod im Preis inbegriffen - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Brave Truant Schuldirektor Average Similar →
1967 Stories of That Night - Hit Similar →
1967 Frozen Flashes OT Officer Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Rabbit Is Me Major Hellmich Hit Similar →
1965 Der Nachfolger Ministerial Counselor Schnackenburg Super Hit Similar →
1965 Der Reserveheld - Hit Similar →
1964 Divided Heaven Liebentrau Average Similar →
1964 Black Velvet Pitt Steffens Hit Similar →
1963 Naked Among Wolves - Average Similar →
1963 Tote reden nicht - Flop Similar →
1961 The Shadow Arzt Flop Similar →
1956 Junges Gemüse Hans Brauer Super Hit Similar →
1956 Distinguishing marks: none Bernd Super Hit Similar →
1955 Once Is Never Erwin Hit Similar →

Christoph Engel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christoph Engel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christoph Engel is "Verwandte und Bekannte" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Christoph Engel acted in?

Christoph Engel has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christoph Engel?

Other notable films include "Späte Ankunft", "Die Beteiligten", and "Junges Gemüse".

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