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Usko Kantola

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
22Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 11, 1913
Birth Place: Sysmä, Finland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Usko Kantola reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Usko Kantola's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Usko Kantola remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Olemme kaikki syyllisiä, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Usko Kantola Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Usko Kantola's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Olemme kaikki syyllisiä (1954) movie poster
★7.5

Olemme kaikki syyllisiä: A psychological drama of a young student who is haunted by the nightmares of the past: he has witnessed his parents comm

Olemme kaikki syyllisiä

1954•Drama
★7.5
Pieni luutatyttö (1958) movie poster
★7.5

Pieni luutatyttö: A stepfather forces Liisa, an orphan girl, to leave her small town and go to Helsinki alone to sell brooms. With the hel

Pieni luutatyttö

1958•Drama
★6.6
Mieheke (1936) movie poster
★6.6

Mieheke: Irmeli wants a certain job as a secretary but finds out that she would have to be married in order to get the vacancy. S

Mieheke

1936•Comedy
★6.1
Juurakon Hulda (1937) movie poster
★6.1

Juurakon Hulda: Poor but ambitious country girl Hulda arrives in the country's capital and gets a job as a maid for a bachelor Member of

Juurakon Hulda

1937•Comedy
★6.0
Aaltoska orkaniseeraa (1949) movie poster
★6.0

Aaltoska orkaniseeraa: Two children get involved in the adventure as the bustling caretaker Mrs. Aaltoska and crime reporter "Hawkeye" Lipponen

Aaltoska orkaniseeraa

1949•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Usko Kantola.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa Salmisto Flop Similar →
1958 Sven Tuuva the Hero Kustaa Flop Similar →
1958 Pieni luutatyttö Johansson (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Vieras mies - Flop Similar →
1957 Risti ja liekki - Flop Similar →
1955 Pastori Jussilainen (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1955 The Doll Merchant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Pekka ja Pätkä puistotäteinä (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1954 Opri - Flop Similar →
1954 Olemme kaikki syyllisiä Subeditor Super Hit Similar →
1953 Kuningas kulkureitten Lauri Flop Similar →
1953 Kolmiapila Lasta hakeva mies Flop Similar →
1952 On lautalla pienoinen kahvila (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1952 Yhden yön hinta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Aaltoska orkaniseeraa (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Nainen on valttia Singer (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1939 Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Syyllisiäkö? (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 Juurakon Hulda (uncredited) Average Similar →
1937 Ja alla oli tulinen järvi (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1936 Mieheke Third Mr. Lahtinen (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Usko Kantola - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Usko Kantola?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Usko Kantola is "Olemme kaikki syyllisiä" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Usko Kantola acted in?

Usko Kantola has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Usko Kantola?

Other notable films include "Pieni luutatyttö", "Mieheke", and "Juurakon Hulda".