The Olsen Gang (film)
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The Olsen Gang is a 1968 Danish comedy film
directed by Erik Balling and starring Ove Sprogøe
. This was the first film in the Olsen Gang
-series.
Two years later Egon is released and the gang continues to break the law.
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Erik Balling and starring Ove Sprogøe
Ove Sprogøe
Ove Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen was a Danish actor. Born in Odense, his parents were Arthur and Inger Sprogøe. He married Eva Rasmussen in 1945, with whom he had three children. One of these is actor Henning Sprogøe....
. This was the first film in the Olsen Gang
Olsen Gang
The Olsen Gang is a fictional Danish criminal gang in the movies of the same name. The gang's leader is the criminal genius and habitual offender Egon Olsen. The other members of the gang are Benny and Kjeld . The gang members are harmless and never use violence...
-series.
Plot
The plot involves the Olsen Gang as they plan to become millionaires. The movie starts by Egon being arrested for trying to rob a store, while the others run away. After Egon is set free, the gang plan on stealing a golden statue which is worth 12 million. After some planning, the gang sets the plan in action and steal the golden statue. On their way to the airport, their car runs out of gas and the police come take the car (with the statue in it). Constantly chased by Mortensen, they manage to get the statue back and hide it in Kjeld's pram. Unfortunately, Kjeld's wife Yvonne is mad at Kjeld for leaving the pram outside on the sidewalk and takes it away and plans on going back to her mother. The gang now chases after Yvonne (with Mortensen on their tail) and finally succeed on getting the pram back. After almost getting caught, Egon makes a little speech, just before he realizes that the statue is not in the pram. Egon goes mad and leaves Benny and Kjeld behind while he chases after Yvonne. Kjeld and Benny however walk back home with the pram. Turns out that Yvonne didn't go to her mother and came back to Kjeld while Benny is driven home by Ulla. Egon is caught by the police on the boat where Yvonne was supposed to be.Two years later Egon is released and the gang continues to break the law.
Cast
- Ove SprogøeOve SprogøeOve Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen was a Danish actor. Born in Odense, his parents were Arthur and Inger Sprogøe. He married Eva Rasmussen in 1945, with whom he had three children. One of these is actor Henning Sprogøe....
– Egon Olsen - Morten GrunwaldMorten GrunwaldMorten Grunwald is a Danish actor and theatre manager.He was born in Odense, Denmark, and attended Odense Theatrical School in 1958, and graduated from The Royal Theater of Denmark's Theatrical School in 1962...
– Benny Frandsen - Poul BundgaardPoul BundgaardPoul Arne Bundgaard was a Danish actor and singer. He is probably best known for his role as the henpecked Kjeld in the Olsen Banden films.-Biography:...
– Kjeld Jensen - Peter SteenPeter SteenPeter Steen is a Danish film actor. He has appeared in over 50 films since 1964.In 2004 Steen won a Bodil Award as best supporting actor for the 2003 film Arven .-Selected filmography:...
– Kriminalassistent Mortensen - Jes HoltsøJes HoltsøJes Holtsø is a Danish actor most notable for his role as Kjeld's son Børge in the Olsen Gang films. The reason that he was chosen to play Børge was actually his thick glasses, which became his characteristic...
– Børge Jensen - Kirsten Walther – Yvonne Jensen
- Poul ReichhardtPoul ReichhardtPoul David Reichhardt was a Danish actor, well known for his roles in Danish 1940s/50s comedies. Later on, he also played more serious and varied roles; he has also starred in Huset på Christianshavn, Matador and as various minor characters in the Olsen Gang films.For almost thirty years...
– Politichefen - Lotte TarpLotte TarpLotte Tarp was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 27 films between 1962 and 1990.She was born in Århus, Denmark and died in Copenhagen, Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Crazy Paradise...
– Ulla - Grethe SønckGrethe SønckGrethe Sønck was a Danish actress and singer.Sønck was born in Hjerm, located outside Struer, she was originally named Grethe Ingeborg Nielsen Hald, but changed name toSønck in 1968...
– Connie - Ole MontyOle MontyOle Monty was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 65 films between 1937 and 1976.He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*Flådens blå matroser - 1937*Under byens tage - 1938...
– Sherif - Paul HagenPaul HagenPaul Hagen was a Danish film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1952 and 1999.He was born in Denmark and died in Langø, Denmark.-Filmography:*Far betaler - 1946*Avismanden - 1952...
– Hansen - Arthur JensenArthur Jensen (actor)Arthur Jensen was a Danish actor whose career lasted for almost 60 years. He made his début on stage at the Royal Danish Theatre in 1923, and he had his big screen début in the silent film Pas på pigerne in 1930....
– Godsbanearbejder - Ejner FederspielEjner FederspielEjner Federspiel was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 58 films between 1934 and 1981.He was born and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Familien Olsen * The Red Horses...
– Togkonduktør - Poul ThomsenPoul ThomsenPoul Thomsen was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 70 films between 1944 and 1985.He was born in Præstø, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Otte akkorder - 1944...
– Politibetjent - Ulf PilgaardUlf PilgaardUlf Pilgaard is a Danish actor. The son of a priest he studied theology but shifted to become an actor. Married with Gitte Pilgaard.He has been an important part of Cirkusrevyen in 28 years. He has appeared on several films e.g...
– Model photographer - Ebba AmfeldtEbba AmfeldtEbba Amfeldt was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 29 films between 1946 and 1973.She was born and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Mig og mafiaen * På'en igen, Amalie...
– Ekspedient i sex-kiosk - Einar JuhlEinar JuhlEinar Juhl was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 50 films between 1924 and 1974.He was born and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*I kantonnement - 1932*Han, hun og Hamlet - 1932*De bør forelske Dem - 1935...
– Tysk ambassadør - Valsø HolmValsø HolmValsø Holm was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 80 films between 1937 and 1982.He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*En søndag på Amager - 1941...
– Mand med defekt bil - Lise Henningsen – Prostitueret
- Hanne Løye – Prostitueret
- Lone Gersel – Prostitueret
- Ernst Meyer – Tankpasser
- Benny Hansen – Motorcykelbetjent
- Edward Fleming – Motorcykelbetjent
- Solveig SundborgSolveig SundborgSolveig Sundborg was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 23 films between 1932 and 1994.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Han, hun og Hamlet...
– Kvinde der skriger - Bjørn Puggaard-MüllerBjørn Puggaard-MüllerBjørn Puggaard-Müller was a Danish film actor. He appeared in over 90 films between 1945 and 1988.He was born in Gentofte, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*Panik i familien - 1945*Sikken en nat - 1947...
– Kriminalbetjent med pornobøger - Ego Brønnum-JacobsenEgo Brønnum-JacobsenEgo Brønnum-Jacobsen was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 30 films between 1942 and 1974.He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Syg og munter * Mindesmærket...
– Museumsdirektør - Søren Rode – Mand ved busstoppested
- Perry Knudsen – Mand ved busstoppested
- Gunnar StrømvadGunnar StrømvadGunnar Strømvad was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 34 films between 1940 and 1971.He was born and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Den forsvundne fuldmægtig * Olsen-banden i Jylland...
- Asger Clausen
- Gunnar BigumGunnar BigumGunnar Bigum was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 19 films between 1941 and 1968.He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Olsen-banden * Mig og min lillebror...
– Cykelbetjent - Bjørn SpiroBjørn SpiroBjørn Spiro was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1914 and 1972.He was born and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Det hemmelighedsfulde X * 5 raske piger...
– Mand der bliver skygget - Knud HildingKnud HildingKnud Hilding was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 29 films between 1955 and 1975.He was born and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Olsen-banden på sporet * Olsen-bandens sidste bedrifter...
– Mand ved færgested