Helmut Schmidt - Actor Profile

Helmut Schmidt

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
18Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1918
Birth Place: Hamburg, Germany

Helmut Schmidt Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Helmut Schmidt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Helmut Schmidt'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 Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Helmut Schmidt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helmut Schmidt's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück (1981) movie poster
★10.0

Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück: The film tells the story of the everyday life of a large Italian family, the Villano family, who after returning five ti

Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück

1981•Documentary
★9.0
Einmal Bonn und zurück (1982) movie poster
★9.0

Einmal Bonn und zurück:

Einmal Bonn und zurück

1982•Documentary
★8.0
In the Grip of Gazprom (2023) movie poster
★8.0

In the Grip of Gazprom: The war in the Ukraine has changed the way many European countries view Russian politics. Suddenly it became clear how d

In the Grip of Gazprom

2023•Documentary
★7.3
Perfumed Nightmare (1979) movie poster
★7.3

Perfumed Nightmare: Kidlat, a Filipino jeepney driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a

Perfumed Nightmare

1979•Documentary
★6.0
Trading Germans (2014) movie poster
★6.0

Trading Germans: A first hand account of one of the biggest cases of human trafficking during the Cold War. A story of greed, courage, ho

Trading Germans

2014•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Helmut Schmidt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Radikal an der Basis: Das Nürnberger KOMM Himself Flop Similar →
2023 In the Grip of Gazprom Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
2019 1979: Big Bang of the Present Self - Politician (archive footage) Average Similar →
2018 100 Jahre Helmut Schmidt Helmut Schmidt Flop Similar →
2018 Mensch Helmut - der Mythos Helmut Schmidt Helmut Schmidt Flop Similar →
2015 Helmut Schmidt - Hanseat und Staatsmann Himself Flop Similar →
2014 Trading Germans Himself (archive footage) Average Similar →
2012 Der Sturz - Honeckers Ende Self Flop Similar →
2011 Arbeit himself Flop Similar →
2008 Max Frisch, Citoyen Self Flop Similar →
2007 Helmut Schmidt - Out of office Self Flop Similar →
2007 The RAF: The Red Army Fraction Self Flop Similar →
2003 Liebe, Leid und Leidenschaft Ida Ehre und ihr Theater Self Flop Similar →
1982 Einmal Bonn und zurück Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1979 Perfumed Nightmare Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1971 Ein Ehrenmann geht… Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1965 Wahlkampf Self Flop Similar →

Helmut Schmidt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helmut Schmidt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helmut Schmidt is "Familie Villano kehrt nicht zurück" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Helmut Schmidt acted in?

Helmut Schmidt has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helmut Schmidt?

Other notable films include "Einmal Bonn und zurück", "In the Grip of Gazprom", and "Perfumed Nightmare".

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