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.
Release: 1970
Rating: 4.0
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Duration: 104 min
Country: Norway
Production: Norsk Film
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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
Kjersti Døvigen
as Ingeborg