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The Olsen Gang

1219681h 20mErik Balling
IMDb 6.6

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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.

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What is The Olsen Gang (1968) 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 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.

Who stars in The Olsen Gang?

The Olsen Gang stars Ove Sprogøe (Egon Olsen), Morten Grunwald (Benny Frandsen), Poul Bundgaard (Kjeld Jensen), Peter Steen (Mortensen), Poul Reichhardt (Politichefen). The film was directed by Erik Balling.

How long is The Olsen Gang?

The Olsen Gang has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated 12.

Is The Olsen Gang worth watching?

The Olsen Gang holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Family, Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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