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The Olsen Gang (1968)

Original title: Olsen-banden

1968-10-11 · 1h 20m · DA
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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.

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Erik BallingDirectorHenning BahsWriter
Budget
$145.1K

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Top billed cast

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Ove SprogøeOve SprogøeEgon OlsenMorten GrunwaldMorten GrunwaldBenny FrandsenPoul BundgaardPoul BundgaardKjeld JensenPeter SteenPeter SteenMortensenPoul ReichhardtPoul ReichhardtChief of PoliceKirsten WaltherKirsten WaltherYvonne JensenLotte TarpLotte TarpUllaGrethe SønckGrethe SønckConnieHanne LøyeHanne LøyeProstitute in RedLise HenningsenLise HenningsenProstitute in BlackOle MontyOle MontySheriffPaul HagenPaul HagenHansen

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Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Crime · FamilyTheme affinityThe Olsen GangDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference332382

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Frequently asked questions about The Olsen Gang

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.

How long is The Olsen Gang?

The Olsen Gang has a runtime of 80 minutes.