The Olsen Gang Sees Red
Olsen-banden ser rødt
Synopsis
Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
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Ove Sprogøe
Egon Olsen
Morten Grunwald
Benny Frandsen
Poul Bundgaard
Kjeld Jensen
Kirsten Walther
Yvonne Jensen
Jes Holtsø
Børge Jensen
Lene Brøndum
Fie
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
Baron Løvenvold
Ove Verner Hansen
Bøffen
Axel Strøbye
Kriminalkommisær Jensen
Ole Ernst
Detektiv Holm
Buster Larsen
Master Chef
Bent Mejding
Royal Theatre Conductor
Freddy Koch
Dutch Buyer
Else-Marie Juul Hansen
Baron's Cook
Claus Nissen
Mathias Gali
Asbjørn Andersen
Christian IV
Palle Huld
Hallandsen
Karl Stegger
Fireman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Balling
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Balling
- Original Score
- Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, Friedrich Kuhlau
- Original Title
- Olsen-banden ser rødt
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Balling
Erik Balling, Henning Bahs
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, Friedrich Kuhlau
Henning Kristiansen, Jeppe Jeppesen, Claus Loof
Ole Steen Nielsen
Bo Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Balling
Director
Erik Balling
Screenplay
Bo Christensen
Producer
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Original Music Composer
Friedrich Kuhlau
Original Music Composer
Henning Kristiansen
Director of Photography
Ole Steen Nielsen
Editor
Henning Bahs
Writer
Henning Bahs
Production Design
Peter Høimark
Production Design
Lotte Dandanell
Costume Design
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 Sees Red
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What is The Olsen Gang Sees Red about?
Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
Who directed The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red was directed by Erik Balling.
Who stars in The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The principal cast of The Olsen Gang Sees Red includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Kirsten Walther, Jes Holtsø.
When was The Olsen Gang Sees Red released and how long is it?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Olsen Gang Sees Red was composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre, Friedrich Kuhlau.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).