The Olsen Gang
1968, Danish. Directed by Erik Balling.
The first of 14 Olsen Gang films presents us with Egon Olsen, head of the gang, and his friends Benny and Kjeld, who want to become the best known gang in Denmark and eventually Europe by stealing a famous Bavarian work of art currently displayed in a Copenhagen museum. Although Egon's plan works out fine, there is only trouble ahead for the little gang.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Erik BallingDirector
- Ove SprogøeEgon Olsen
- Morten GrunwaldBenny Frandsen
- Poul BundgaardKjeld Jensen
- Peter SteenMortensen
- Poul ReichhardtPolitichefen
- Kirsten WaltherYvonne Jensen
- Lotte TarpUlla
- Grethe SønckConnie
- Hanne LøyeProstitueret i rød
- Lise HenningsenProstitueret i sort
- Ole MontySherif
- Paul HagenHansen (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1968
- Original title
- Olsen-banden
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Erik Balling, Henning Bahs
- Budget
- $145K
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After The Olsen Gang
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The Olsen Gang in a Fix
1969 · 6.6/10
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The Olsen Gang in Jutland
1971 · 7.0/10
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The Olsen Gang's Big Score
1972 · 6.8/10
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The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
1973 · 6.9/10
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The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
1974 · 7.1/10
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The Olsen Gang on the Track
1975 · 7.3/10
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1981 · 6.5/10
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1974 · 7.1/10
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The Olsen Gang's Big Score
1972 · 6.8/10
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The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
1981 · 7.0/10
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The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
1973 · 6.9/10
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The Olsen Gang in Jutland
1971 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
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2001 · 6.1/10
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The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
1998 · 5.9/10
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The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
1977 · 7.0/10
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The Olsen Gang: quick answers
What comes after The Olsen Gang?
Next in the series: The Olsen Gang in a Fix (1969), The Olsen Gang in Jutland (1971), and The Olsen Gang's Big Score (1972).
Is The Olsen Gang worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Olsen Gang have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Olsen Gang. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Olsen Gang parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Olsen Gang on?
The Olsen Gang isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 October 1968. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Olsen Gang?
If you liked The Olsen Gang, try The Olsen Gang Long Gone, The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang, The Olsen Gang's Big Score.
Who directed The Olsen Gang?
The Olsen Gang (1968) was directed by Erik Balling and stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard.