The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)
Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
Director: Erik Balling
Genre: Family, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 1, 1976
Cast
- Ove Sprogøe - Egon Olsen
- Morten Grunwald - Benny Frandsen
- Poul Bundgaard - Kjeld Jensen
- Kirsten Walther - Yvonne Jensen
- Jes Holtsø - Børge Jensen
- Lene Brøndum - Fie
- Bjørn Watt-Boolsen - Baron Løvenvold
- Ove Verner Hansen - Bøffen
- Axel Strøbye - Kriminalkommisær Jensen
- Ole Ernst - Detektiv Holm
Screenplay
- Erik Balling (Screenplay)
- Henning Bahs
Cinematography: Henning Kristiansen
Editing: Ole Steen Nielsen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong
Keywords
prison, robbery, pregnancy, gang of thieves, vase, the olsen gang
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Erik Balling
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Olsen Gang Sees Red about?
- Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
- Who directed The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red was directed by Erik Balling.
- Who stars in The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Kirsten Walther, Jes Holtsø, Lene Brøndum.
- How long is The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red is a Family, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Olsen Gang Sees Red produced?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The themes of The Olsen Gang Sees Red include: Hilarious Heist Gone Wrong.