Movie

The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

★ 4.4/10 · 7 votes 1970 1h 44m Released

DramaComedyHistory

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.

Cast

Per Jansen Ole Høiland S Sverre Hansen Peder Olsen Høiland Aud Schønemann Gjertrud Gullivsdatter Anne Marit Jacobsen Gunvor, Oles søster O Ola Isene Lasson, prest Kjersti Døvigen Ingeborg