The Olsen Gang
Olsen-banden
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.
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Ove Sprogøe
Egon Olsen
Morten Grunwald
Benny Frandsen
Poul Bundgaard
Kjeld Jensen
Peter Steen
Mortensen
Poul Reichhardt
Politichefen
Kirsten Walther
Yvonne Jensen
Lotte Tarp
Ulla
Grethe Sønck
Connie
Hanne Løye
Prostitueret i rød
Lise Henningsen
Prostitueret i sort
Ole Monty
Sherif
Paul Hagen
Hansen (uncredited)
Arthur Jensen
Arbejder ved banen
Ejner Federspiel
Konduktør
Poul Thomsen
Mortensens Chauffør
Ulf Pilgaard
Fotograf
Ebba Amfeldt
Salgsdame
Einar Juhl
German Ambassador
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$145K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Balling
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Balling
- Original Score
- Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
- Original Title
- Olsen-banden
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $145K
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Balling
Erik Balling, Henning Bahs
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Claus Loof, Jeppe Jeppesen
Ole Steen Nielsen
Bo Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Ole Steen Nielsen
Editor
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Original Music Composer
Claus Loof
Director of Photography
Erik Balling
Screenplay
Erik Balling
Director
Jeppe Jeppesen
Director of Photography
Bo Christensen
Producer
Henning Bahs
Production Design
Lotte Dandanell
Costume Design
Henning Bahs
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Olsen Gang
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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 directed The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang was directed by Erik Balling.
Who stars in The Olsen Gang?
The principal cast of The Olsen Gang includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Peter Steen, Poul Reichhardt.
When was The Olsen Gang released and how long is it?
The Olsen Gang was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Olsen Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Olsen Gang was composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).