The Olsen Gang on the Track (1975): Cast & Plot
The Olsen Gang on the Track is a 1975 crime comedy directed by Erik Balling, starring Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Ove Verner Hansen and Poul Bundgaard. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 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 on the Track About?
The premise of The Olsen Gang on the Track without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Egon and his two accomplices manage to smuggle a fortune to Spain, where they indulge in a whirlwind of pleasures yet remain unsatisfied. Though Egon keeps the loot tightly secured, Bøffen repeatedly finds ways to pilfer it. After another stint in prison, Egon is released with a clever new scheme in mind.
The Olsen Gang on the Track Cast & Characters
Ove Sprogøe leads the cast as Egon Olsen, with Ove Verner Hansen as Bøffen and Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen. Directed by Erik Balling; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erik Balling
- Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen
- Ove Verner Hansen as Bøffen
- Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen
- Jes Holtsø as Børge Jensen
Also Starring in The Olsen Gang on the Track
· 20 more- Kirsten Walther Yvonne Jensen
- Morten Grunwald Benny Frandsen
- Alf Andersen Norwegian (uncredited)
- Axel Strøbye Detective Jensen
- Paul Hagen Godtfredsen
- Poul Reichhardt Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Ole Ernst Detective Holm
- Poul Thomsen Kopenhagen Goods Manager
- Ole Dupont Car Driver (uncredited)
- Bertel Lauring Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Ernst Meyer Glostrup Goods Manager
- Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt Brodersen
- Jørgen Beck Langebro Guard (uncredited)
- Knud Hilding Train Conductor (uncredited)
- John Hahn-Petersen Tax Service Clerk
- Søren Steen Brian
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- Pouel Kern Dog Guard
- Kirsten Hansen-Møller Policeman's Wife (uncredited)
- Erni Arneson Mrs. Hansen
- Finn Storgaard Policeman (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 on the Track Plot Summary
What happens in The Olsen Gang on the Track from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the Olsen Gang’s only successful robbery in the previous film, they are seemingly living the perfect life in the sun-soaked Mallorca, but they are not happy. Kjeld Jensen is homesick, Yvonne Jensen is drinking heavily, and Benny Fransen spends energy arguing with Egon Olsen, who clutches the red suitcase containing their money. The tension within the group is palpable as the idyllic climate hides growing strain, each member wrestling with restlessness, financial steam, and the demand for a new scheme that could restore their fortunes.
Meanwhile, the enforcer Bøffen has tracked them down, and he manages to steal the case. Egon is arrested by the Spanish police as the gang tries to retrieve it, plunging the trio into another setback and forcing them to rethink their next move.
Full summary
The whole story of The Olsen Gang on the Track, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Olsen Gang on the Track?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which member of the Olsen Gang is homesick for Denmark while they stay in Mallorca?
The Olsen Gang on the Track Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Olsen Banden på sporet” and “Olsen Banden 7”.
- Also known as
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- Olsen Banden på sporet
- Olsen Banden 7
- Die Olsen-Bande: Auf den Schienen ist der Teufel los
- Olsen-banden paa sporet
- Olsen Banden 07 på sporet
- Банда Ольсена идет по следу
- Die Olsenbande - Die Olsenbande stellt die Weichen
- Die Olsenbande stellt die Weichen
- Банда Ольсена идёт по следу
- Az Olsen-banda sínre kerül
- Gang Olsena na szlaku
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The Olsen Gang on the Track FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Olsen Gang on the Track, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Olsen Gang on the Track?
The Olsen Gang on the Track runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Olsen Gang on the Track released?
The Olsen Gang on the Track was released on September 26, 1975.
Who directed The Olsen Gang on the Track?
The Olsen Gang on the Track was directed by Erik Balling.
More films by Erik Balling Who is in the cast of The Olsen Gang on the Track?
The Olsen Gang on the Track stars Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Ove Verner Hansen as Bøffen and Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Olsen Gang on the Track have a post-credit scene?
No. The Olsen Gang on the Track has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Olsen Gang on the Track in?
The original language of The Olsen Gang on the Track is Danish.
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