Cast: Jan Niklas

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jan Niklas. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Peter the Great (TV Miniseries)

1986 · Series · 371 min. · United States

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · Lawrence Schiller

Cast Maximilian Schell · Vanessa Redgrave · Omar Sharif · Trevor Howard

Synopsis Peter the Great (TV Miniseries) (1986) chronicles the life of Peter I, who develops a deep fascination with Western culture and embarks on a journey to Europe to pursue academic endeavors. After his return to Russia, the unconventional leader provokes...

7.2

69 votes

7.2

69 votes

The Life of Verdi (TV Series)

1982 · Series · 600 min. · Italy

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Ronald Pickup · Carla Fracci · Giampiero Albertini · Omero Antonutti

Synopsis The Life of Verdi (TV Series) (1982) is an epic television production that spanned several years and cost over 10 million dollars to bring to life. This series offers a meticulously detailed and accurate portrayal of the life of Giuseppe...

7.2

385 votes

7.2

385 votes

Colonel Redl

1984 · Movie · 135 min. · Hungary

Direction István Szabó

Cast Klaus Maria Brandauer · Armin Mueller-Stahl · Jan Niklas · Hans Christian Blech

Synopsis Colonel Redl (1984) unfolds against the backdrop of the declining Austro-Hungarian empire, chronicling the ascent and downfall of Alfred Redl (Klaus Maria Brandauer), an ambitious young officer. Redl's journey takes him from a promising recruit to the pinnacle of power...

6.8

493 votes

6.8

493 votes

The House of the Spirits

1993 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Bille August

Cast Jeremy Irons · Winona Ryder · Glenn Close · Meryl Streep

Synopsis The House of the Spirits (1993) is an epic and somber melodrama that unfolds over several generations, filled with turmoil, retribution, and supernatural elements. The narrative commences in South America during 1926, where a young man, Esteban (Jeremy Irons), becomes...

6.3

12K votes

6.3

12K votes

Night Crossing

1982 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast John Hurt · Jane Alexander · Beau Bridges · Doug McKeon

Synopsis Night Crossing (1982) is set in Berlin, 1979, and revolves around two individuals who are determined to flee from the oppressive regime of East Germany. Their escape plan is contingent on one crucial condition: they must be able to bring...

6.0

340 votes

6.0

340 votes

The Rose Garden

1989 · Movie · 112 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Fons Rademakers

Cast Liv Ullmann · Maximilian Schell · Peter Fonda · Jan Niklas

Synopsis The Rose Garden (1989) begins with a shocking incident in Germany where an elderly man assaults another elderly individual, leading to his arrest. The assailant remains silent, refusing to divulge any information. A female attorney is assigned to his case....

6.0

36 votes

6.0

36 votes

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Amy Irving · Olivia de Havilland · Jan Niklas · Nicolas Surovy

Synopsis Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (TV Miniseries) (1986) delves into the enigmatic tale of Anna Anderson, a woman who asserted her identity as Anastasia Romanov, the sole surviving daughter of the Russian Czar and Czarina. The miniseries explores the intricate...

5.4

92 votes

5.4

92 votes

Plain Truth (TV)

2004 · Movie · 95 min. · Canada

Direction Paul Shapiro

Cast Alison Pill · Mariska Hargitay · Alec McClure · Jan Niklas

Synopsis Plain Truth (TV) (2004) unfolds in a tranquil Amish farming community where a newborn's lifeless body is discovered, sparking a debate over whether it was an unfortunate accident or a deliberate act of homicide. High-stakes criminal attorney Ellie Harrison (Mariska...

4.2

130 votes

4.2

130 votes

Dr. M (Club Extinction)

1990 · Movie · 112 min. · France

Direction Claude Chabrol

Cast Alan Bates · Jennifer Beals · Jan Niklas · Andrew McCarthy

Synopsis Dr. M (Club Extinction) (1990) follows a series of peculiar incidents occurring on both sides of Berlin during the era of the Wall. Lieutenant Klaus Hartmann is tasked with investigating these mysterious events, which initially appear to be suicides. As...

4.0

195 votes

4.0

195 votes

Summer Solstice

2005 · Movie · 132 min. · Germany

Direction Giles Foster

Cast Jason Durr · Lara-Joy Körner · Jacqueline Bisset · Franco Nero

Synopsis Summer Solstice (2005) picks up three years after the events of its predecessor, shifting the narrative to the vibrant summer season in the picturesque Scottish Highlands. Sam and Carrie's entrepreneurial ventures face significant challenges. The luxurious Rhives Castle Hotel is...

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Assignment Berlin

1998 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Tony Randel

Cast Sammi Davis · Cliff Robertson · Dominic Raacke · Jan Niklas

Synopsis Assignment Berlin (1998) follows Tracy Garret, a dedicated police officer who finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue after a tragic incident. Invited by her father to Berlin for a respite, their evening out takes a dramatic turn when...

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Tafelspitz

1994 · Movie · 99 min. · Germany

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Winter Solstice (TV)

2003 · Movie · 130 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Jan Niklas · Geraldine Chaplin · Sinead Cusack · Emma Streets

Synopsis Winter Solstice (TV) (2003) follows Elfrida and Oscar as they plan a quiet and simple Christmas season in Sutherland, Scotland, after a tragic loss. Oscar, grieving the death of his wife and daughter, invites his friend Elfrida to join him...

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