The Olsen Gang Goes to War(1978)
Olsen-banden går i krig
The Olsen Gang Goes to War Synopsis
Some criminal EU ministers plan to turn Denmark into a gigantic fair ground and holiday paradise. Egon gets his hand at some important documents which could both make him rich and take care of Denmark's future.
The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) is a family, comedy and crime film directed by Erik Balling, released on October 6, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard and Kirsten Walther. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Erik Balling
- Writers:
- Henning Bahs, Erik Balling
- Producers:
- Bo Christensen
- Cinematographer:
- Jeppe Jeppesen
- Composer:
- Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Status:
- Released
The Olsen Gang Goes to War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ove Sprogøe
as Egon Olsen
Morten Grunwald
as Benny Frandsen
Poul Bundgaard
as Kjeld Jensen
Kirsten Walther
as Yvonne Jensen
Axel Strøbye
as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
Ole Ernst
as Detektiv Holm
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
as Bang-Johansen
Ove Verner Hansen
as Bøffen
Edward Fleming
as Black Baron
Ejner Federspiel
as Petersen & Johansson Guard
Karl Stegger
as Chef at Archive
Emil Hass Christensen
as Prison Warden
Key crew
Directed by Erik Balling, written by Henning Bahs and Erik Balling, produced by Bo Christensen.
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Olsen Gang Goes to War online?
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) is available to stream on ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
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The main cast of The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Kirsten Walther and Axel Strøbye. 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 Goes to War released?
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War was released on October 6, 1978 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Olsen Gang Goes to War worth watching?
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 55 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.