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Erkki Pajala

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 16, 1929
Birth Place: Jyväskylä, Finland

Erkki Pajala Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Erkki Pajala reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Erkki Pajala's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Erkki Pajala'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 Aliisa, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Erkki Pajala Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Erkki Pajala's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Aliisa (1970) movie poster
★8.0

Aliisa: The problems faced by a pensioner living on a low income in Finland in the late 1960s.

Aliisa

1970•Drama
★7.1
Ariel (1988) movie poster
★7.1

Ariel: A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.

Ariel

1988•Comedy
★7.0
Nuoruuteni savotat (1988) movie poster
★7.0

Nuoruuteni savotat: Lumberjacking is a second part of saga about young author, Kalle Päätalo. It's a story about growing up and becoming a s

Nuoruuteni savotat

1988•Drama
★6.7
Villi Pohjola (1955) movie poster
★6.7

Villi Pohjola: A Western comedy about the adventures of Tundra-Tauno in Pohjola and in the village of Utopila which ruled by a greedy m

Villi Pohjola

1955•Western
★6.1
When the Heavens Fall… (1972) movie poster
★6.1

When the Heavens Fall…: A psychotherapist's life is wrecked when her private life is exposed in a sensation magazine.

When the Heavens Fall…

1972•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Erkki Pajala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Moonlight Sonata II: The Street Sweepers Isä Kyyrölä Flop Similar →
1988 Nuoruuteni savotat Nevala Hit Similar →
1988 Ariel Miner Hit Similar →
1986 Päätepysäkki Maanviljelijä Flop Similar →
1986 Kuningas lähtee Ranskaan Artilleryman Flop Similar →
1983 Mona ja palavan rakkauden aika Teuvo Virtanen Flop Similar →
1982 Aidankaatajat Tauno Hartman Flop Similar →
1980 Aurinkotuuli Fabian Flop Similar →
1976 The Manila Rope Joose Keppilä Flop Similar →
1972 When the Heavens Fall… toimittaja Olli Meri Average Similar →
1970 Aliisa - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Villi Pohjola Mies Utopilassa (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Erkki Pajala - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Erkki Pajala?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erkki Pajala is "Aliisa" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Erkki Pajala acted in?

Erkki Pajala has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Erkki Pajala?

Other notable films include "Ariel", "Nuoruuteni savotat", and "Villi Pohjola".

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