The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

  • 15
  • 01/01/1970 (NO)
  • Drama, Comedy, History
  • 1h 44m

Overview

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.

Harald Tusberg

Writer

Knut Andersen

Director, Writer

Cast

Per Jansen's headshot

Per Jansen

Ole Høiland
Sverre Hansen's headshot

Sverre Hansen

Peder Olsen Høiland
Aud Schønemann's headshot

Aud Schønemann

Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
Anne Marit Jacobsen's headshot

Anne Marit Jacobsen

Gunvor, Oles søster
Ola Isene's headshot

Ola Isene

Lasson, prest
Kjersti Døvigen's headshot

Kjersti Døvigen

Ingeborg
Harald Heide-Steen Jr.'s headshot

Harald Heide-Steen Jr.

Jacob Tengsereid
Leif Juster's headshot

Leif Juster

Hauge, fengselsforvalter

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