The Olsen Gang in a Fix (1969): Cast & Plot
The Olsen Gang in a Fix is a 1969 crime comedy directed by Erik Balling, starring Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Ghita Nørby and Paul Hagen. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Erik Balling
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Olsen Gang in a Fix About?
The premise of The Olsen Gang in a Fix without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an attractive social‑welfare officer captivates Egon Olsen, he temporarily abandons his criminal schemes. The respite ends abruptly when an American mobster robs a local bank and the police mistakenly attribute the heist to Egon, forcing him to resume his plans and clear his name.
The Olsen Gang in a Fix Themes & Keywords
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- nitroglycerin
- friend
- police
- punctuation in title
- hyphen in title
- copenhagen denmark
- drunk driving
- child driving car
- social worker
- crown jewels
- resocialization
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- sequel
- job
- new york
- hotel
- slingshot
- airport
- olsenbanden
- factory
- orchestra
- volkswagen beetle
- character name in title
The Olsen Gang in a Fix Cast & Characters
Ove Sprogøe leads the cast as Egon Olsen, with Ghita Nørby as Bodil Hansen and Paul Hagen as Hansen. Directed by Erik Balling; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erik Balling
- Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen
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Ghita Nørby as Bodil Hansen - Paul Hagen as Hansen
- Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen
Also Starring in The Olsen Gang in a Fix
· 30 more- Poul Bundgaard Kjeld Jensen
- Kirsten Walther Yvonne Jensen
- Jes Holtsø Børge Jensen
- Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt Bank Employee (uncredited)
- Harold Stone Serafimo Mozzarella
- Peter Steen Mortensen
- Preben Kaas Dynamite Harry
- Birger Jensen Dynamite Harry's Apprentice
- Karl Stegger KORS Inspector
- Bjørn Puggaard-Müller Bank Guard (uncredited)
- Holger Vistisen Priest (uncredited)
- Poul Reichhardt Chief of Police
- Poul Thomsen Toy Factory Foreman (uncredited)
- Paul Hüttel Robber (uncredited)
- Edward Fleming Mozzarella's Henchman (uncredited)
- Benny Hansen Mortensen's Driver (uncredited)
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- Ernst Meyer Driver (uncredited)
- Svend Bille Toy Factory Director (uncredited)
- Lise Henningsen Prostitute (uncredited)
- Kirsten Hansen-Møller Woman (uncredited)
- Marteng Petersen Toy Factory Worker (uncredited)
- Edith Hermansen
- Johan Thiersen Musician (uncredited)
- Jørgen Teytaud Policeman (uncredited)
- Andrey Sallyman Mozzarella's Henchman (uncredited)
- Jan Due Mozzarella's Henchman (uncredited)
- Gert Bastian
- Kjeld Brask Andersen Toy Factory Worker (uncredited)
- Anders Bodelsen Bank Employee (uncredited)
- Vladimir Kandel Musician at Check-In (uncredited)
More from Erik Balling
More films directed by Erik Balling: In the Middle of the Night, The Olsen Gang Long Gone, The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence and The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders.
The Olsen Gang in a Fix Plot Summary
What happens in The Olsen Gang in a Fix from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After a tremendously daring—or at least badly planned and utterly unsuccessful—attempt to rob a savings bank, Egon Olsen is jailed. When released, he has been rehabilitated by the pretty social worker Bodil Hansen and lands a steady job at a toy factory, hoping to prove he can be a lawful citizen. Despite objections from Benny Frandsen and Kjeld Jensen, Egon sets his sights on a clean life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Olsen Gang in a Fix, scene by scene
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What is the name of the gang leader who tries to go straight after being released from jail?
The Olsen Gang in a Fix Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Olsen-banden på spanden” and “Olsen Banden 2 - På Spanden”.
- Also known as
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- Olsen-banden på spanden
- Olsen Banden 2 - På Spanden
- Olsen Banden på spanden
- Gang Olsena w potrzasku
- Az Olsen banda pácban
- Olsen-banden paa spanden
- Olsen Banden 02 på spanden
- Olsenbanden 2 På Spanden
- Olsen-banden - Paa Spanden
- Die Olsenbande in der Klemme
- Банда Ольсена в ловушке
- Az Olsen-banda pácban
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The Olsen Gang Outta Sight 1977 -
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The Olsen Gang 1969 -
The Olsen Gang Long Gone 1981 -
The Olsen Gang Sees Red 1976 -
The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence 1981 -
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders 1979 -
The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry 1970 -
The Olsen Gang’s Last Trick 1998 -
The Olsen Gang Never Gives Up! 1981 -
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang 1974 -
The Olsen Gang For Full Music 1976
The Olsen Gang in a Fix FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Olsen Gang in a Fix, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Olsen Gang in a Fix?
The Olsen Gang in a Fix runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Olsen Gang in a Fix released?
The Olsen Gang in a Fix was released on October 3, 1969.
Who directed The Olsen Gang in a Fix?
The Olsen Gang in a Fix was directed by Erik Balling.
More films by Erik Balling Who is in the cast of The Olsen Gang in a Fix?
The Olsen Gang in a Fix stars Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Ghita Nørby as Bodil Hansen and Paul Hagen as Hansen, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Olsen Gang in a Fix have a post-credit scene?
No. The Olsen Gang in a Fix has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Olsen Gang in a Fix in?
The original language of The Olsen Gang in a Fix is Danish.
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