The Olsen Gang (1968)
The first of 14 Olsen Gang films presents us with Egon Olsen, head of the gang, and his friends Benny and Kjeld, who want to become the best known gang in Denmark and eventually Europe by stealing a famous Bavarian work of art currently displayed in a Copenhagen museum. Although Egon's plan works out fine, there is only trouble ahead for the little gang.
Director: Erik Balling
Genre: Family, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 11, 1968
Cast
- Ove Sprogøe - Egon Olsen
- Morten Grunwald - Benny Frandsen
- Poul Bundgaard - Kjeld Jensen
- Peter Steen - Mortensen
- Poul Reichhardt - Politichefen
- Kirsten Walther - Yvonne Jensen
- Lotte Tarp - Ulla
- Grethe Sønck - Connie
- Hanne Løye - Prostitueret i rød
- Lise Henningsen - Prostitueret i sort
Screenplay
- Erik Balling (Screenplay)
- Henning Bahs
Music: Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Cinematography: Jeppe Jeppesen, Claus Loof
Editing: Ole Steen Nielsen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Budget: $145,076
Original Language: da
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Olsen Gang about?
- The first of 14 Olsen Gang films presents us with Egon Olsen, head of the gang, and his friends Benny and Kjeld, who want to become the best known gang in Denmark and eventually Europe by stealing a famous Bavarian work of art currently displayed in a Copenhagen museum. Although Egon's plan works out fine, there is only trouble ahead for the little gang.
- Who directed The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang was directed by Erik Balling.
- Who stars in The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Peter Steen, Poul Reichhardt, Kirsten Walther.
- How long is The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang is a Family, Comedy, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Olsen Gang?
- The Olsen Gang had a budget of $145,076.
- Where was The Olsen Gang produced?
- The Olsen Gang was produced in Denmark.