Hanns Zischler
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Hanns Zischler (born 18 June 1947) is a German actor most famous in America for his portrayal of Hans in Steven Spielberg's film Munich. According to the Internet Movie Database, Zischler has appeared in 171 movies since 1968. Known in Sweden for his role as Josef Hillman in the second season of the Martin Beck movies, though his voice is dubbed. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hanns Zischler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Hanns Zischler Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hanns Zischler 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 Hanns Zischler's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Hanns Zischler'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 Anemia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hanns Zischler Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hanns Zischler's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hanns Zischler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | About Narration | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | John Cranko | Walter Erich Schäfer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Leningrad. Stimmen einer belagerten Stadt | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Wim Wenders, Desperado | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Der große Rudolph | Toni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | So Broad and Big: The Nature of Otto Modersohn | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | In der Welt habt ihr Angst | Johannes Baumann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aghet | Leslie Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hinter blinden Fenstern | Polonius Fischer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Undercover | Landsbichler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Red & Blue | Samuel Eisenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gate to Heaven | Polizist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sulla | Lucius Cornelius Sulla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Es wird etwas geschehen | Alfred Wunsiedel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Antonia – Tränen im Paradies | Friedrich Fürstenberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Wenn die Liebe verloren geht | Georg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tanners letzte Chance | Karl Sedlag | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Solange wir lieben | Prof.Rudolf Zondek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rotlicht - In der Höhle des Löwen | Hans Fengler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Wenn man sich traut | Isabell's Vater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | No Sex | Friedrich Liebermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Operation Noah | Kanzler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Der Handymörder | Bundeskanzler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Callboy | Dr.Deckel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Debt of Love | Besse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Betrogen – Eine Ehe am Ende | Jan Goldbeck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ende einer Leidenschaft | Dr. Blöss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ehebruch - Eine teuflische Falle! | Til Deboers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Luise knackt den Jackpot | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Balle perdue | Victor Trampot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Violin Player | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rotlicht | Hans Fengler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Das Haus am Watt | Ulrich Golborn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The French Revolution | Goethe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Himmelsheim | Dr. Ehrenfried | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | My Dear Subject | Hans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Das Treibhaus | Mergentheim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Milan noir | Hardy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Douce France | Karl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Anemia | Umberto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Afrika am Rhein | Hans | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Viso Coperto | Roberto Connolly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Logik des Gefühls | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hast du Lust, mit mir einen Kaffee zu trinken? | Hanns | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Henry Angst | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The demise of Herman Dürer | Herwig Jungmann, neuroloog | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Die Tannerhütte | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bent or Broken | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Einmal wirst auch du mich lieben. Über die Bedeutung von Heftromanen | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Hanns Zischler - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hanns Zischler?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hanns Zischler is "Anemia" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hanns Zischler acted in?
Hanns Zischler has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hanns Zischler?
Other notable films include "Betrogen – Eine Ehe am Ende", "Solange wir lieben", and "Tanners letzte Chance".