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6.9 / 10(59 votes)IMDb19731h 40mDenmark

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

Olsen-banden går amok

Synopsis

When Egon Olsen gets out of Vridlose State Prision once again, his friends Benny and Kjeld do not want to know about his new ingenious plan: they are actually WORKING in a shop! Thus, he has to think of something else to get his hands on the money of some international gangster.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 2, 2002

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Erik Balling
Screenplay & Story
Henning Bahs, Erik Balling
Original Score
Bent Fabricius-Bjerre
Original Title
Olsen-banden går amok
Country of Origin
Denmark
Spoken Languages
Danish
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Nordisk Film Denmark

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Erik Balling

Screenplay & Story

Henning Bahs, Erik Balling

Original Score & Music

Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

Director of Photography

Jørgen Skov

Film Editing

Ole Steen Nielsen

Producers

Bo Christensen

Department Leadership Roster

Bo Christensen

Bo Christensen

Producer

Ole Steen Nielsen

Editor

Erik Balling

Erik Balling

Director

Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

Bent Fabricius-Bjerre

Original Music Composer

Henning Bahs

Henning Bahs

Writer

Jørgen Skov

Director of Photography

Henning Bahs

Henning Bahs

Production Design

Lotte Dandanell

Costume Design

Erik Balling

Erik Balling

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Olsen Gang Runs Amok about?

When Egon Olsen gets out of Vridlose State Prision once again, his friends Benny and Kjeld do not want to know about his new ingenious plan: they are actually WORKING in a shop! Thus, he has to think of something else to get his hands on the money of some international gangster.

Who directed The Olsen Gang Runs Amok?

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok was directed by Erik Balling.

Who stars in The Olsen Gang Runs Amok?

The principal cast of The Olsen Gang Runs Amok includes Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Kirsten Walther, Preben Kaas.

When was The Olsen Gang Runs Amok released and how long is it?

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for The Olsen Gang Runs Amok?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Olsen Gang Runs Amok was composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Olsen Gang Runs Amok?

The Olsen Gang Runs Amok holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).