The Olsen Gang
Originally released in 1968. The Olsen Gang is a family/comedy film. directed by Erik Balling. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, and Poul Bundgaard
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (57 votes)
Budget
$145.1K
Production budget
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Budget
- $145,076
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang was directed by Erik Balling.
How long is The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Olsen Gang released?
The Olsen Gang was released on October 11, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Olsen Gang?
The main cast of The Olsen Gang includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Peter Steen, Poul Reichhardt.