
The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
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.
The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
Rating
4.2/10
Release Date
1970-01-01
Runtime
104 minutes
Status
Released
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

Gisle Straume
Lahn, politimester

Tom Tellefsen
Andreas Berg, baker
Production Companies
Norsk Film