Vladimir Vysotsky
ActingAbout Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Vysotsky was a Soviet poet, singer-songwriter, and actor. In the course of his career, he wrote some 700 songs that were extremely popular in the USSR. He starred in 28 films, gave many concerts, and had a great influence on Soviet and Russian culture. His life has been the subject of many films and books.
Vladimir Vysotsky Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vladimir Vysotsky reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vladimir Vysotsky's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Vladimir Vysotsky'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 Владимир Высоцкий. Монолог, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vladimir Vysotsky Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vladimir Vysotsky's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vladimir Vysotsky has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The End of a Beautiful Epoch | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Living Vysotsky | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Vladimir Vysotsky and Marina Vlady. Last Kiss | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Case of Artur Makarov | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Whose Are You, Old People? | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Intervention | Мишель, он же "товарищ Воронов", товарищ Степан, настоящее имя Андрей Жарков, партийное - "Евгений Бродский" | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Memoirs | self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Владимир Высоцкий. Монолог | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dear, Dearest, Beloved, Unique... | (singing voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Am Returning Your Portrait | himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Little Tragedies | Дон Гуан (последняя работа в кино) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed | Gleb Zheglov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Two of Them | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Tale About Czar Pyotr Arranging Arap's Wedding | Ibrahim Gannibal | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Only One | Boris Ilyich | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Flight of Mr. McKinley | уличный певец Билл Сиггер | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Only Road | Šofer Šolodov | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Stop Potapov! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Duel | Von Koren | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Fourth | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | White Explosion | Kapitan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Dangerous Tour | Bengalsky / Nikolai Kovalenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Sons Go Into Battle | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Master of Taiga | Ryaboi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Ilf and Petrov | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Two Comrades Were Serving | Aleksandr Brusentsov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Brief Encounters | Maxim | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Sasha-Sashenka | певец с гитарой | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Song is Urgently Needed | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | War Under the Roofs | полицай / вокал, в титрах не указан | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Vertical | Volodya, the radio operator | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | I Come From My Childhood | танкист Володя | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Cook | Andrei Pchyolka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | On Tomorrow's Street | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Our House | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Alive and the Dead | cheerful soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Penalty Kick | Никулин | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Shore Leave | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | 713th Asks for Landing | американский морской пехотинец | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dima Gorin's Career | Sofron | Average | Similar → |
Vladimir Vysotsky - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vladimir Vysotsky?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vladimir Vysotsky is "Владимир Высоцкий. Монолог" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Vladimir Vysotsky acted in?
Vladimir Vysotsky has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vladimir Vysotsky?
Other notable films include "War Under the Roofs", "The Meeting Place Cannot Be Changed", and "Penalty Kick".