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The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

Drama Comedy History
Release Date: 1970, December 26
Directors: Knut Andersen
Countries: Norway
Production: Norsk Film, Norsk Film
Cast: Thea Stabell, Eva von Hanno, Ståle Bjørnhaug, Anne Marit Jacobsen, Lillian Lydersen, Per Jansen, Aud Schønemann, Harald Heide-Steen Jr., Leif Juster, Sølvi Wang, Sverre Holm, Tom Tellefsen

Overview:

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.