The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland

Release Date: 1970-12-26

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.

Rating: 4 / 10

Cast

Per Jansen

as Ole Høiland

Sverre Hansen

as Peder Olsen Høiland

Aud Schønemann

as Gjertrud Gullivsdatter

Anne Marit Jacobsen

as Gunvor, Oles søster

Ola Isene

as Lasson, prest