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Gerhard Lau

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1926
Birth Place: Königsberg, Germany

Gerhard Lau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gerhard Lau reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Gerhard Lau'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 Die lieben Luder, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gerhard Lau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerhard Lau's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Die lieben Luder (1983) movie poster
★10.0

Die lieben Luder: Factory workers Yvonne and Evchen have their nose full of married men who appeal to them again and again in their home f

Die lieben Luder

1983•Drama
★10.0
Verlobung in Hullerbusch (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Verlobung in Hullerbusch: In 1960, farmer Walter Wagemühl learns from the West that his life is coming to an end. In order to pass the farm into l

Verlobung in Hullerbusch

1979•Comedy
★9.0
Der Lude (1984) movie poster
★9.0

Der Lude: Berlin in the early 1930s. Bello is an unemployed young man who loves the underage Frieda. In order to earn a living for

Der Lude

1984•Drama
★9.0
Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa (1968) movie poster
★9.0

Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa: Russian soldier Grisha escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp in the spring of 1917. He is caught and is to be shot

Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa

1968•Drama
★9.0
Der rote Reiter (1970) movie poster
★9.0

Der rote Reiter: In 1920, Michael, the son of a German laboring man, decides to travel to Russia. As "red horseman" he wants to support t

Der rote Reiter

1970•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gerhard Lau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Der Lude - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Die lieben Luder - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Just People of Kummerow - Hit Similar →
1981 Suturp - eine Liebesgeschichte Fischer Super Hit Similar →
1979 Verlobung in Hullerbusch - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Abschied von Gabriele - Flop Similar →
1976 Eine Chance für Manuela - Flop Similar →
1975 Die Seefee Siegfried Flop Similar →
1975 Mein lieber Mann und ich - Hit Similar →
1974 … verdammt, ich bin erwachsen Kurbels Vater Flop Similar →
1974 Rückkehr als Toter Mann Super Hit Similar →
1972 Der Regimentskommandeur Pelzer Super Hit Similar →
1972 Ein Mann, der sterben muß - Hit Similar →
1971 Standesamt - Eintritt frei Schandel Hit Similar →
1971 Pygmalion XII - Hit Similar →
1970 Der rote Reiter - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Neighbours - Hit Similar →
1968 Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Tod im Preis inbegriffen - Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Baldheaded Gang - Average Similar →
1962 Star-Crossed Lovers - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Ärzte - Hit Similar →
1960 Hatifa Stelzbein Super Hit Similar →
1958 Der Lotterieschwede - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Duped Till Doomsday Gas, sergeant Average Similar →
1954 The Beacon Bootsmann auf der 'Rico Pecos' Average Similar →
1954 Ernst Thälmann – Son of the Working Class Hein Heber Average Similar →

Gerhard Lau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerhard Lau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerhard Lau is "Die lieben Luder" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gerhard Lau acted in?

Gerhard Lau has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerhard Lau?

Other notable films include "Verlobung in Hullerbusch", "Der Lude", and "Der Streit um den Sergeanten Grischa".

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