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Olavi Saarinen

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
30Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1912
Birth Place: Helsinki, Finland

Olavi Saarinen Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Olavi Saarinen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Olavi Saarinen'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 Koskenlaskijan morsian, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Olavi Saarinen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olavi Saarinen's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
Koskenlaskijan morsian (1937) movie poster
★6.0

Koskenlaskijan morsian: Tornionjokilaakso at the end of the 19th century, Paloniemi's landlord Heikki tries to get out of his financial difficul

Koskenlaskijan morsian

1937•Drama
★6.0
Seitsemän veljestä (1939) movie poster
★6.0

Seitsemän veljestä: Based on a novel by Aleksis Kivi. Follows the story of seven brothers of Jukola in 19th century Finland.

Seitsemän veljestä

1939•Drama
★6.0
Ristikon varjossa (1945) movie poster
★6.0

Ristikon varjossa: Lauri and Anna are released from prison. They run into trouble when they cannot find work because of their past. Lauri o

Ristikon varjossa

1945•Drama
★5.5
Onnellinen ministeri (1941) movie poster
★5.5

Onnellinen ministeri: An artist bases a painting for a revealing lingerie ad on a photo of a girl he had found torn from a magazine, not knowi

Onnellinen ministeri

1941•Comedy
★5.0
Helmikuun manifesti (1939) movie poster
★5.0

Helmikuun manifesti: February Manifesto was Yrjö Norta's and Toivo Särkkä's Finnish movie from 1939. It is a Finnish historical drama about d

Helmikuun manifesti

1939•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Olavi Saarinen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 Haaviston Leeni Koskinen Flop Similar →
1947 Naiskohtaloita Pjotr Flop Similar →
1947 Pikku-Matti maailmalla (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1947 Kuudes käsky Posti-Kalle (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1946 Nuoruus sumussa Jussi Tervo Flop Similar →
1945 Nokea ja kultaa (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Suomisen Olli yllättää Mestari (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Ristikon varjossa (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Suomisen Olli rakastuu (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1944 Nainen on valttia Police Officer Flop Similar →
1944 Suurin voitto (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Tuomari Martta (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 Tyttö astuu elämään - Flop Similar →
1942 Rantasuon raatajat Ellu Voutila (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1941 Onnellinen ministeri (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Jos oisi valtaa… (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1941 Kulkurin valssi (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 Yövartija vain… (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 Tavaratalo Lapatossu & Vinski - Flop Similar →
1940 Aatamin puvussa – ja vähän Eevankin… (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1939 Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut Mikkonen Flop Similar →
1939 Seitsemän veljestä (uncredited) Average Similar →
1939 Takki ja liivit pois! (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1939 Jumalan tuomio (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1939 Helmikuun manifesti (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1939 Eteenpäin – elämään (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Rykmentin murheenkryyni Alokas sulkeisessa (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Syyllisiäkö? (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 Lapatossu (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 Koskenlaskijan morsian (uncredited) Average Similar →

Olavi Saarinen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olavi Saarinen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olavi Saarinen is "Koskenlaskijan morsian" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Olavi Saarinen acted in?

Olavi Saarinen has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olavi Saarinen?

Other notable films include "Seitsemän veljestä", "Ristikon varjossa", and "Onnellinen ministeri".

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