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Samuel Claxton

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
12Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

Samuel Claxton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samuel Claxton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Samuel Claxton'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 La tierra y el cielo, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Samuel Claxton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samuel Claxton's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
La tierra y el cielo (1977) movie poster
★9.0

La tierra y el cielo: Pedro, a young black man born into a family of Haitians who emigrated to Cuba, returns to his town and notes the changes

La tierra y el cielo

1977
★8.4
Portrait of Teresa (1979) movie poster
★8.4

Portrait of Teresa: Teresa is overwhelmed: with a husband, three young sons, a job as a crew leader in a textile factory, and volunteer comm

Portrait of Teresa

1979•Drama
★7.8
The Last Supper (1976) movie poster
★7.8

The Last Supper: A pious plantation owner attempts to teach Christianity to 12 of his slaves by inviting them to participate in a reenact

The Last Supper

1976•Drama
★7.1
Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing (1989) movie poster
★7.1

Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing: Teodoro, a Spanish engineer working as a professor in the United States, returns to Spain to enjoy a sabbatical year.

Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing

1989•Comedy
★6.7
Rancheador (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Rancheador: A historical epic, cast in the style of a realistic narrative with symbolic overtones, about runaway slaves and their hu

Rancheador

1979

Full Filmography

Every movie Samuel Claxton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Los Heraldos Negros - Flop Similar →
2005 To the Other Side Walter's Father Hit Similar →
2005 Ants in the Mouth Despanier Flop Similar →
1993 Banderas, the Tyrant Don Cruz Flop Similar →
1992 Caravana - Flop Similar →
1989 Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing Nge Ndomo Hit Similar →
1979 Maluala - Average Similar →
1979 Portrait of Teresa - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Rancheador - Hit Similar →
1977 La tierra y el cielo - Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Light on the Gallows - Hit Similar →
1976 The Last Supper - Super Hit Similar →

Samuel Claxton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samuel Claxton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samuel Claxton is "La tierra y el cielo" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Samuel Claxton acted in?

Samuel Claxton has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samuel Claxton?

Other notable films include "Portrait of Teresa", "The Last Supper", and "Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing".

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