The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

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.

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Release Date

January 1, 1970

Status

Released

Original Title

Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland

Runtime

1h 44min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Norwegian

Production Companies

Norsk Film