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.

Cast

Per Jansen

Ole Høiland

Sverre Hansen

Peder Olsen Høiland

Aud Schønemann

Gjertrud Gullivsdatter

Anne Marit Jacobsen

Gunvor, Oles søster

Ola Isene

Lasson, prest

Kjersti Døvigen

Ingeborg

Harald Heide-Steen Jr.

Jacob Tengsereid

Leif Juster

Hauge, fengselsforvalter

Sølvi Wang

Hilda Hauge

Alf Malland

Løvdahl, kjøpmann