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Pierre Brice

Pierre Brice

Actor · Died June 6, 2015, aged 86 · Brest, Finistère, France

Pierre Brice was born on 6 February 1929 in Brest, France. After enlisting as volunteer to the French Army and fighting in Indochina, he attended acting lessons and got a first small role in Ça va barder (1955). In 1962, the German producer Horst Wendlandt searched for an actor who should play the Native American chief Winnetou on a Western movie adapted from novels by Karl May and got to know Brice at the Berlin Film Festival. He got the role and portrayed "Winnetou" in ten more movies with his co-star Lex Barker as "Old Shatterhand". These very successful productions made him a superstar in Germany, winning several awards such as Bambi or the Golden Otto of teenager magazine "Bravo". Although appearing on countless other movies and TV shows, he will always be best remembered as "Winnetou", whom he also played at the Bad Segeberg open air theater.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
February 6, 1929
Died
June 6, 2015 (aged 86)
From
Brest, Finistère, France
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 69 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 28% in 30 days

What are Pierre Brice's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Adventure10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
51%
Bonds
23%
Society
9%
Self
6%
Survival
5%
Power
4%
Ideas
2%
Justice13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 10 · Serious 6 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 12 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 13 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 15 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 15
Ally
6 of 15
Herald
1 of 15
Mentor
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
12
Tense
9
Warm
5
Melancholic
3
Dread
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Pierre Brice's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Pierre Brice's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

69 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page; 33 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Lex Barker - Westernheld und Playboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as als er selbst (archive footage)

  • Our country in the 70s (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 10 episodes · as E07

  • Kreuzfahrt ins Glück (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Nicolas

  • Das Traumhotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Pierre Fontanne

  • Mit einem Rutsch ins Glück (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Monsieur de Montvalon

  • Utta Danella - Die Hochzeit auf dem Lande (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as William

  • Return to Winnetou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Winnetou

  • Klinik unter Palmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jean-Claude Valentine

  • Der blaue Diamant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Pierre Latouche

  • Mallorca - Liebe inbegriffen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Eric Leblanc

  • Die Hütte am See (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 8 episodes · as Michel Camus

  • Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 24 episodes · as André Blondeau

  • Orages d'été, avis de tempête (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 9 episodes · as Bernard

  • Three Crazy Jerks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Winnetou

  • Schöne Ferien (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Jean-Pierre

  • Wunderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Winnetou

  • Das Traumschiff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Dumont

  • My Friend Winnetou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 14 episodes · as Winnetou

  • Kolossal - The Magnificent Macisti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Dionysus (archive footage)

  • Star Maidens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 8 episodes · as Adam

  • Ach, du dickes Ei! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gun Moll(1975)

    as Commissaire adjoint Salvatore Lambelli

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Mort au jury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 4 episodes · as Docteur Saget

  • Le dessous du ciel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike, der Pilot

  • Féminin-féminin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Jacques

  • Beyond the Frontiers of Hate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Winnetou (archive footage)

  • You Are a Traitor and I Will Kill You! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Campanita 'Little Bell'

  • Fight in Vain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Paul

  • Night of the Damned(1971)

    as Jean Duprey

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Erika - The Performer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Renato Laurana

  • Die Marquise von B. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sergeant Desgrais

  • The Valley of Death(1968)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Le 13ème Caprice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as François

  • The Dacians(1966)

    as Septimius Severus

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand(1966)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Winnetou and the Crossbreed(1966)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Killer's Carnival(1966)

    as Agent Brice

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Flaming Frontier(1965)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Die Rudi Carrell Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Desperado Trail(1965)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Oil Prince(1965)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Place Called Glory City(1965)

    as Reese

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Schüsse im 3/4 Takt(1965)

    as Philippe Tissot

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Freispruch für Old Shatterhand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Winnetou (archive footage)

  • Amongst Vultures(1964)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Last of the Renegades(1964)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Golden Goddess of Rio Beni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Jim

  • Old Shatterhand(1964)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Apache Gold(1963)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Samson and the Slave Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Zorro / Ramon

  • Pacto de silencio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Jean Clausel

  • The Invincible Masked Rider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as don Diego

  • The Shortest Day(1963)

    as Ufficiale austriaco (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Treasure of Silver Lake(1962)

    as Winnetou

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Invasion 1700 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Jan Ketusky

  • Sweet Ecstasy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Maddy

  • Los atracadores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as El Señorito

  • Un alibi per morire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Akiko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Duilio

  • The Bacchantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Dionysus

  • The Pharaohs' Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Amosis the Physician

  • Ladies Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Laurent Berty

  • Mill of the Stone Women(1960)

    as Hans von Arnam

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • I piaceri del sabato notte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as L'avvocato Aldo

  • Lipstick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Gino

  • The Cossacks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Boris Sarubin

  • The Ambitious One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as (Uncredited)

  • The Cheaters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Bernard

  • Give 'em Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as (uncredited)

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 69 titles from 1955 to 2023; peak year 1965.

Highest rated

The Dacians (1966)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

Last of the Renegades (1964)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19552023

Peak 1965 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 5 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting69 of 69: 69 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score36th

By decade

1950s3 · acting1960s35 · acting1970s13 · acting1980s5 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 14% of 14 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Pierre Brice's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 36th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 51st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 19 titles are Broadly Agreed.

  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed7
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Schüsse im 3/4 Takt (1965)

55th percentile spread · 35% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Dacians (1966)

Midcredits 87th · 80% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 35. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Pierre Brice work with?

People who share at least 2 of Pierre Brice's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Karl May shares the most, 11.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers