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The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970)

4.6 | Dec 26, 1970 (NO) | Drama, Comedy, History | 01:44

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.

Featured Crew

Editor, Director, Writer
Production Manager
Production Assistant
Lighting Supervisor
Makeup & Hair
Director of Photography
Sound
Songs

Cast

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Per Jansen
Ole Høiland
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Sverre Hansen
Peder Olsen Høiland
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Aud Schønemann
Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
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Anne Marit Jacobsen
Gunvor, Oles søster
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Ola Isene
Lasson, prest
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Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
Jacob Tengsereid
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Leif Juster
Hauge, fengselsforvalter
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Sølvi Wang
Hilda Hauge
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Alf Malland
Løvdahl, kjøpmann