Janez Škof

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

14Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: May 27, 1924

Birth Place: Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Janez Škof reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Janez Škof'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Janez Škof remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Don't Come Back by the Same Way, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Janez Škof Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Janez Škof's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

Don't Come Back by the Same Way (1965) movie poster

★7.4

Don't Come Back by the Same Way: The story of a few untrained construction workers from poor underdeveloped parts of the country, such as Bosnia and Herz

Don't Come Back by the Same Way

1965•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

Enclosure: In a Nazi concentration camp, Karl, a German political prisoner, and David, a Jewish watchmaker, are confined in a small

Enclosure

1961•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Liberty: The revolt of the people of a Sicilian village further to the Expedition of the Thousand which, in 1860, enables Garibal

Liberty

1972•History

★5.0

★5.0

The Fugitive: WWII - Slovenia under Italian fascist occupation. Two friends separated by a woman they both loved, and then by war as w

The Fugitive

1973•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Beyond: Two stories - two truths are confronting. Former Partisan Miha is trying to tell a shocking story from the war times in

Beyond

1970•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Janez Škof.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Landscape No. 2	The General	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Fugitive	Mlinar	Flop	Similar →
1972	Liberty	Rosario Aidala	Average	Similar →
1970	Beyond	Miha	Flop	Similar →
1968	Secret Society of PGC	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Invisible Battallon	Pavlič	Flop	Similar →
1965	Don't Come Back by the Same Way	Šef v gradbenem podjetju	Hit	Similar →
1962	A Minute for Murder	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Family Diary	Poslovođa	Flop	Similar →
1961	Enclosure	Kapo #1	Average	Similar →
1961	Night Trip	Oblak, Verin oče	Flop	Similar →
1960	Island of the Amazons	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Party	Lovro	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Good Old Piano	Blisk	Flop	Similar →

Janez Škof - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Janez Škof?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janez Škof is "Don't Come Back by the Same Way" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Janez Škof acted in?

Janez Škof has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Janez Škof?

Other notable films include "Enclosure", "Liberty", and "The Fugitive".