Václav Kotva - Actor Profile

Václav Kotva

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 20, 1922
Birth Place: Radnice, Czechoslovakia

Václav Kotva Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Václav Kotva 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 Václav Kotva's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Václav Kotva'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 The Secret of the Devil's Pocket, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Václav Kotva Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Václav Kotva's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Secret of the Devil's Pocket (1981) movie poster
★10.0

The Secret of the Devil's Pocket: How it will end? Let's just tell you that on one side of the mountain, the stream that had run before it dries up, and o

The Secret of the Devil's Pocket

1981•Adventure
★10.0
Hodina života (1981) movie poster
★10.0

Hodina života: It is 1883 and Josef Hibes, a social democrat, is organising a strike of textile workers. The main demand is a reduction

Hodina života

1981•Drama
★10.0
Zázračný hlavolam (1968) movie poster
★10.0

Zázračný hlavolam: On one Sunday, when a scrap metal collection is announced, the children find a strange wire puzzle that grants every wis

Zázračný hlavolam

1968•Family
★10.0
Smrt na černo (1977) movie poster
★10.0

Smrt na černo: Webs of Prague's post-war underworld.

Smrt na černo

1977•Crime
★10.0
Bitva o Hedviku (1972) movie poster
★10.0

Bitva o Hedviku: In the early 1970s, the class struggle flared up in full force on the big screen - the hero of this film, set in the int

Bitva o Hedviku

1972•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Václav Kotva has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Vražda kočky domácí tchán Král Super Hit Similar →
1996 Král Ubu Old Man (voice) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1995 V erbu lvice - Hit Similar →
1995 Too Loud A Solitude Worker Super Hit Similar →
1993 Anička s lískovými oříšky - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Maigretův první případ - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Byli jsme to my? - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Mark of Cain - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Zuřivý reportér - Super Hit Similar →
1987 My Daughter's Operation - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Španělská paradentóza - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Kouzelníkův návrat Klaus Rösler Super Hit Similar →
1984 Pod nohama nebe - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Oči pro pláč - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Prodavač humoru - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Jára Cimrman Lying, Sleeping - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Plaché příběhy (segment "Modrá chryzantéma") Super Hit Similar →
1981 Hodina života - Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Secret of the Devil's Pocket - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Just Whistle a Little - Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Hit - Hit Similar →
1981 Run, Waiter, Run! - Hit Similar →
1981 Bičianka z doliny - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Pan Vok odchází - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Silnější než strach - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Muž s orlem a slepicí - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Smrt na černo - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Jacob - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Dům Na poříčí - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Marecek, Pass Me the Pen! - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Mys Dobré naděje - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Kateřina zlé pověsti - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Akce v Istanbulu - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Fair Is Here dědeček Hit Similar →
1974 A Valley of Beautiful Frogs Physician Super Hit Similar →
1973 Affairs of my Wife - Hit Similar →
1972 Bitva o Hedviku - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Three of Us and Dog from Petipas Teacher Hit Similar →
1972 Zlatá svatba - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Svatba bez prstýnku - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Lekce - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Granny - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Revizor - Super Hit Similar →
1969 A Ridiculous Gentleman - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Flirt se slečnou Stříbrnou - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Cremator Josífek Zajíc Super Hit Similar →
1969 Looking Back - Super Hit Similar →
1968 A Man Who Rose in Price - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Zázračný hlavolam - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Unfortunate Bridegroom - Super Hit Similar →

Václav Kotva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Václav Kotva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Václav Kotva is "The Secret of the Devil's Pocket" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Václav Kotva acted in?

Václav Kotva has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Václav Kotva?

Other notable films include "Hodina života", "Zázračný hlavolam", and "Smrt na černo".

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