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Cast
Per Jansen
as Ole Høiland
Sverre Hansen
as Peder Olsen Høiland
Aud Schønemann
as Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
Anne Marit Jacobsen
as Gunvor, Oles søster
Ola Isene
as Lasson, prest
Kjersti Døvigen
as Ingeborg
Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
as Jacob Tengsereid
Leif Juster
as Hauge, fengselsforvalter
Sølvi Wang
as Hilda Hauge
Alf Malland
as Løvdahl, kjøpmann
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageNorwegian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, History
Votes7
DirectorKnut Andersen
WritersKnut Andersen, Harald Tusberg
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
About The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
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.
Directed by Knut Andersen, The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland leans on a strong ensemble — Per Jansen, Sverre Hansen, Aud Schønemann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1970.
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