The Olsen Gang (1968): Cast & Plot
The Olsen Gang is a 1968 family comedy directed by Erik Balling, starring Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Bjørn Puggaard-Müller and Poul Bundgaard. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Erik Balling
- Original language
-
Danish - Studio
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Olsen Gang About?
The premise of The Olsen Gang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The series opens with Egon Olsen leading his small crew of Benny and Kjeld as they plot to make the Olsen Gang the most renowned criminal outfit in Denmark and later Europe. Their target is a celebrated Bavarian masterpiece on loan to a Copenhagen museum. Egon’s elaborate scheme initially succeeds, but complications quickly ensnare the hapless trio.
The Olsen Gang Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- criminal
- olsenbanden
- character name in title
The Olsen Gang Cast & Characters
Ove Sprogøe leads the cast as Egon Olsen, with Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Detective with Porn Books (uncredited) and Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen. Directed by Erik Balling; 36 actors are credited in all.
- Director Erik Balling
- Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen
- Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Detective with Porn Books (uncredited)
- Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen
- Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen
Also Starring in The Olsen Gang
· 32 more- Jes Holtsø Børge Jensen (uncredited)
- Asger Clausen Birger Jensen (uncredited)
- Peter Steen Mortensen
- Kirsten Walther Yvonne Jensen
- Lotte Tarp Ulla
- Paul Hagen Hansen (uncredited)
- Poul Reichhardt Chief of Police
- Arthur Jensen Worker at Train Station
- Valsø Holm Farmer
- Ulf Pilgaard Photographer
- Ole Monty Sheriff
- Bjørn Spiro Man Being Shadowed (uncredited)
- Poul Thomsen Mortensen's Chauffeur
- Claus Nissen Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
- Edward Fleming Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
- Benny Hansen Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
Show all 36 cast members Show fewer cast members
- Ejner Federspiel Conductor
- Ernst Meyer Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- Gunnar Bigum Bicycle Officer (uncredited)
- Gunnar Strømvad Night Watchman (uncredited)
- Ebba Amfeldt Saleslady
- Knud Hilding Man at the Ferry Terminal (uncredited)
- Einar Juhl German Ambassador
- Solveig Sundborg Screaming Woman (uncredited)
- Lise Henningsen Prostitute in Black
- Søren Rode Man at Bus Stop (uncredited)
- Grethe Sønck Connie
- Ego Brønnum-Jacobsen Museum Director (uncredited)
- Hanne Løye Prostitute in Red
- Perry Knudsen Man at Bus Stop (uncredited)
- Lone Gersel Prostitute in Green (uncredited)
- Sten Hasager Motorcycle Officer (uncredited)
The Olsen Gang Plot Summary
What happens in The Olsen Gang 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
The Olsen Gang, led by Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, dreams of becoming millionaires and sets out a bold plan to change their lives. The story opens with Egon getting arrested for attempting to rob a store, while his partners in crime, Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen and Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen, slip away and begin plotting a more ambitious scheme. This early setback only fuels their resolve, and the trio soon shifts their attention to a prize that could fund their fantasies for years to come: a golden statue valued at 12 million.
Full summary
The whole story of The Olsen Gang, scene by scene
The Olsen Gang Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Olsen Banden 01” and “Die Panzerknackerbande”.
- Also known as
-
- Olsen Banden 01
- Die Panzerknackerbande
- Gang Olsena
- Az Olsen banda
- Olsen Banden 1
- Die Olsenbande
- Банда Ольсена
- Olsen bandája
- 奥森帮
Seen The Olsen Gang?
Movies Like The Olsen Gang
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Olsen Gang, The Olsen Gang Sees Red and The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders.
-
The Olsen Gang 1969 -
The Olsen Gang Sees Red 1976 -
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders 1979 -
The Olsen Gang Outta Sight 1977 -
The Olsen Gang in a Fix 1969 -
The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence 1981 -
The Olsen Gang Long Gone 1981 -
But The Olsen Gang Was Not Dead! 1984 -
The Olsen Gang Never Gives Up! 1981 -
The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry On The Trail 1977 -
The Olsen Gang Goes to War 1978 -
The Olsen Gang For Full Music 1976
The Olsen Gang FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Olsen Gang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Olsen Gang released?
The Olsen Gang was released on October 11, 1968.
Who directed The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang was directed by Erik Balling.
More films by Erik Balling Who is in the cast of The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang stars Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Bjørn Puggaard-Müller as Detective with Porn Books (uncredited) and Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen, among 36 credited actors.
Does The Olsen Gang have a post-credit scene?
No. The Olsen Gang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Olsen Gang in?
The original language of The Olsen Gang is Danish.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
