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The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

★ 4.0/10 104 min Drama, Comedy, History Norway Norwegian
Director: Knut Andersen
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Per Jansen
Per Jansen Ole Høiland
Sverre Hansen Peder Olsen Høiland
Aud Schønemann
Aud Schønemann Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
Anne Marit Jacobsen
Anne Marit Jacobsen Gunvor, Oles søster
Ola Isene Lasson, prest
Kjersti Døvigen
Kjersti Døvigen Ingeborg
Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
Harald Heide-Steen Jr. Jacob Tengsereid
Leif Juster
Leif Juster Hauge, fengselsforvalter

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