István Somló

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

15Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 8, 1902

Birth Place: Szolnok, Hungary

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of István Somló reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of István Somló'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), István Somló remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Springtime in Budapest, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best István Somló Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from István Somló's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Springtime in Budapest (1955) movie poster

★8.0

Springtime in Budapest: At Christmas Eve in 1944 the runaway Pintér and Gozsó get through the Soviet blockade around Budapest. Pintér intends to

Springtime in Budapest

1955•War

★7.0

★7.0

Lady Seeks a Room: Solicitor Lukács is well known for his expertise in divorce. He lets a room and while he is away, Csahos, his articled c

Lady Seeks a Room

1937•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Nyugati övezet: Prof. Laurent Akush from the Institute of Geophysics is working on a device that can be used to locate coal underground.

Nyugati övezet

1952•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Gala Dinner: Varsa engineer receives the Kossuth award for his excellent work. His career once began at the family enterprise of his

Gala Dinner

1956•Drama

★5.1

★5.1

Professor Hannibal: A school teacher becomes a momentary hero after having rescued a stuffed-bird from a school incident.

Professor Hannibal

1956•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of István Somló.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1960	Virrad	teacher Pogány	Flop	Similar →
1959	Pár lépés a határ	Prison director	Flop	Similar →
1958	Pillar of Salt	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	At Midnight	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Fever	Szegáll	Flop	Similar →
1957	Tale on the 12 Points	Dr. Bartha Ferenc, orvos	Flop	Similar →
1956	Professor Hannibal	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Gala Dinner	-	Average	Similar →
1956	The bridge of life	Võneki	Flop	Similar →
1955	A Strange Mark of Identity	Váraljay	Flop	Similar →
1955	Springtime in Budapest	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	Nyugati övezet	Thompson	Hit	Similar →
1951	Honour and Glory	Bittera	Flop	Similar →
1937	Lady Seeks a Room	Dr. Lukács Sándor, ügyvéd	Hit	Similar →
1935	Villa for Sale	Betörõ	Flop	Similar →

István Somló - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of István Somló?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring István Somló is "Springtime in Budapest" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has István Somló acted in?

István Somló has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by István Somló?

Other notable films include "Lady Seeks a Room", "Nyugati övezet", and "Gala Dinner".