Hardy Krüger
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Hardy Krüger (born Franz Eberhard August Krüger; 12 April 1928 – 19 January 2022) was a German actor. Born in Wedding, Berlin, Germany, he is thought of as one of the greatest German actors of the 1960s.
Hardy Krüger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hardy Krüger 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 Hardy Krüger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Hardy Krüger'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 My Name is Niki, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hardy Krüger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hardy Krüger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hardy Krüger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Hardy Krüger Story | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Von Werra | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | actor (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Nein, ich gebe niemals auf! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Blue Fin | Bill Pascoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Lt. Pieter Coetze | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ludwig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To Each His Hell | Commissaire Bolar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Spy Who Never Was | Arthur Hersfeld | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Montana Trap | Potato Fritz | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Barry Lyndon | Captain Potzdorf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Paper Tiger | Müller | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Le Solitaire | Eric Lambrecht | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Secret of Santa Vittoria | Capt. von Prum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Red Tent | Einar Lundborg | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Battle of Neretva | Oberst Krenzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Franciscan of Bourges | Alfred Stanke | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Big Grasshopper | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Flight of the Phoenix | Heinrich Dorfmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Uninhibited | Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Hit | Frank Willes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Death and the Lumberjack | El Rubio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sundays and Cybele | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hatari! | Kurt Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Dream of Lieschen Müller | Autograph hunter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Among Millions | Karl genannt Kalle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Taxi for Tobruk | Le capitaine Ludwig von Stegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bumerang | Robert Wegner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Without Trumpet or Drum | Fritz Brösicke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Rest Is Silence | John H. Claudius | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Confess, Dr. Corda | Dr. Fred Corda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bank Vault 713 | Klaus Burkhardt, sein Bruder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The One That Got Away | Franz von Werra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Fox of Paris | Capt. Fürstenwerth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alibi | Harald Meinhardt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | An der schönen blauen Donau | König Richard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Der letzte Sommer | Rikola Valbo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ich und Du | Peter Erdmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Muss man sich gleich scheiden lassen? | Andreas von Doerr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Moon Is Blue | Tourist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Illusion in Moll | Paul Alsbacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | I Can't Marry Everyone | Edi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | My Name is Niki | Paul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mein Freund, der Dieb | Bimbo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Schön muß man sein | Juppi Holunder Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Insel ohne Moral | Manfred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Das Mädchen aus der Südsee | Richard Kirbach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Das Fräulein und der Vagabund | Karl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kätchen für alles | Schuspielschüler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Diese Nacht vergess ich nie | Eugen Schröter | Super Hit | Similar → |
Hardy Krüger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hardy Krüger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hardy Krüger is "My Name is Niki" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hardy Krüger acted in?
Hardy Krüger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hardy Krüger?
Other notable films include "Das Fräulein und der Vagabund", "An der schönen blauen Donau", and "Ich und Du".