The Olsen Gang(1968)
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The Olsen Gang Synopsis
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.
The Olsen Gang (1968) is a family, comedy and crime film directed by Erik Balling, released on October 11, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard and Peter Steen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Erik Balling
- Writers:
- Erik Balling, Henning Bahs
- Producers:
- Bo Christensen
- Cinematographer:
- Jeppe Jeppesen
- Composer:
- Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Budget:
- $145,076
- Status:
- Released
The Olsen Gang Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ove Sprogøe
as Egon Olsen
Morten Grunwald
as Benny Frandsen
Poul Bundgaard
as Kjeld Jensen
Peter Steen
as Mortensen
Poul Reichhardt
as Politichefen
Kirsten Walther
as Yvonne Jensen
Lotte Tarp
as Ulla
Grethe Sønck
as Connie
Hanne Løye
as Prostitueret i rød
Lise Henningsen
as Prostitueret i sort
Ole Monty
as Sherif
Paul Hagen
as Hansen (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Erik Balling, written by Erik Balling and Henning Bahs, produced by Bo Christensen.
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The Olsen Gang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 63 ratings.
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The Olsen Gang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Olsen Gang online?
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The Olsen Gang (1968) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Olsen Gang?
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The main cast of The Olsen Gang (1968) includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Peter Steen and Poul Reichhardt. The film was directed by Erik Balling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Olsen Gang released?
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The Olsen Gang was released on October 11, 1968 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Olsen Gang worth watching?
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The Olsen Gang (1968) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.