The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

4.2/101h 44m1970
The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

Overview

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.

Genres

DramaComedyHistory

Production Companies

Norsk Film

Additional Information

Original Title:Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland
Original Language:Norwegian
Status:Released

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