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The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
1970 • 1h 44m • ★ 4.0 (6 votes) Released
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.
Director
Knut Andersen
Writer
Harald Tusberg
Writer
Knut Andersen
Rating
4.0
Runtime
104 min
Production
Norsk Film
