The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)
Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (Norwegian: Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland) is a 1970 Norwegian drama film directed by Knut Andersen, and starring a broad cast of notable Norwegian actors, headed by Per Jansen as Ole Høiland. Ole Høiland was an actual Norwegian Robin Hood-figure in the early 19th century. He steals from the rich and gives to the poor, enjoying numerous affairs with attractive women along the way. The story culminates in the ambitious burglary of Norges Bank, Norway's central bank.
Director: Knut Andersen
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 26, 1970
Cast
- Per Jansen - Ole Høiland
- Sverre Hansen - Peder Olsen Høiland
- Aud Schønemann - Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
- Anne Marit Jacobsen - Gunvor, Oles søster
- Ola Isene - Lasson, prest
- Kjersti Døvigen - Ingeborg
- Harald Heide-Steen Jr. - Jacob Tengsereid
- Leif Juster - Hauge, fengselsforvalter
- Sølvi Wang - Hilda Hauge
- Alf Malland - Løvdahl, kjøpmann
Screenplay
Music: Egil Monn-Iversen
Cinematography: János Csak
Editing: Nicole Macé, Knut Andersen
Production: Norsk Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
More Films by Director: Knut Andersen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland about?
- Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (Norwegian: Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland) is a 1970 Norwegian drama film directed by Knut Andersen, and starring a broad cast of notable Norwegian actors, headed by Per Jansen as Ole Høiland. Ole Høiland was an actual Norwegian Robin Hood-figure in the early 19th century. He steals from the rich and gives to the poor, enjoying numerous affairs with attractive women along the way. The story culminates in the ambitious burglary of Norges Bank, Norway's central bank.
- Who directed The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland?
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland was directed by Knut Andersen.
- Who stars in The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland?
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland stars Per Jansen, Sverre Hansen, Aud Schønemann, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Ola Isene, Kjersti Døvigen.
- How long is The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland?
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland?
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland is a Drama, Comedy, History film.
- Where was The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland produced?
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland was produced in Norway.