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Usko Kantola

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
22Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 11, 1913
Birth Place: Sysmä, Finland

Usko Kantola Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Usko Kantola reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Usko Kantola'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 Vieras mies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Usko Kantola Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Vieras mies (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Vieras mies: A couple who have moved from the city manage a collapsing farm. The man Alfred is an alcoholic, therefore the responsibl

Vieras mies

1957•Drama
★10.0
Opri (1954) movie poster
★10.0

Opri: Opri is an evacuee from Karelia and is forced to move into a nursing home when his cottage is demolished. He immediately

Opri

1954•Drama
★10.0
Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian (1943) movie poster
★10.0

Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian: Wholesaler Paavo Markkanen faces a month in prison for drunk driving. Accustomed to an easy life, he avoids prison by sw

Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian

1943•Comedy
★8.3
Olemme kaikki syyllisiä (1954) movie poster
★8.3

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
★7.7
Pieni luutatyttö (1958) movie poster
★7.7

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Usko Kantola has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1959 Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa Salmisto Flop Similar →
1958 Sven Tuuva the Hero Kustaa Average Similar →
1958 Pieni luutatyttö Johansson (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Vieras mies - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Risti ja liekki - Flop Similar →
1955 Pastori Jussilainen (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 The Doll Merchant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1955 Pekka ja Pätkä puistotäteinä (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1954 Opri - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Olemme kaikki syyllisiä Subeditor Super Hit Similar →
1953 Kuningas kulkureitten Lauri Flop Similar →
1953 Kolmiapila Lasta hakeva mies Average Similar →
1952 On lautalla pienoinen kahvila (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1952 Yhden yön hinta (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Aaltoska orkaniseeraa (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1944 Nainen on valttia Singer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1943 Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Syyllisiäkö? (uncredited) Hit 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 "Vieras mies" with a rating of 10.0/10.

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 "Opri", "Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian", and "Olemme kaikki syyllisiä".

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