The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Knut Andersen
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    Ole Høiland Per Jansen
  • Profile picture of Sverre Hansen
    Peder Olsen Høiland Sverre Hansen
  • Profile picture of Aud Schønemann
    Gjertrud Gullivsdatter Aud Schønemann
  • Profile picture of Anne Marit Jacobsen
    Gunvor, Oles søster Anne Marit Jacobsen
  • Profile picture of Ola Isene
    Lasson, prest Ola Isene
  • Profile picture of Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
    Jacob Tengsereid Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
  • Profile picture of Leif Juster
    Hauge, fengselsforvalter Leif Juster
  • Profile picture of Alf Malland
    Løvdahl, kjøpmann Alf Malland

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