The Olsen Gang Goes to War
1978, Danish. Directed by Erik Balling.
Some criminal EU ministers plan to turn Denmark into a gigantic fair ground and holiday paradise. Egon gets his hand at some important documents which could both make him rich and take care of Denmark's future.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Part of a series
The Olsen Gang: watch order
Cast & crew
- Erik BallingDirector
- Ove SprogøeEgon Olsen
- Morten GrunwaldBenny Frandsen
- Poul BundgaardKjeld Jensen
- Kirsten WaltherYvonne Jensen
- Axel StrøbyeKriminalkommisær Jensen
- Ole ErnstDetektiv Holm
- Bjørn Watt-BoolsenBang-Johansen
- Ove Verner HansenBøffen
- Edward FlemingBlack Baron
- Ejner FederspielPetersen & Johansson Guard
- Karl SteggerChef at Archive
- Emil Hass ChristensenPrison Warden
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1978
- Original title
- Olsen-banden går i krig
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Henning Bahs, Erik Balling
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The Olsen Gang
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The Olsen Gang in a Fix
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The Olsen Gang in Jutland
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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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The Olsen Gang Sees Red
1976 · 7.4/10
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The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
1977 · 7.0/10
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War: quick answers
What should I watch before The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
Watch The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang (1974), The Olsen Gang on the Track (1975), The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976), and The Olsen Gang Outta Sight (1977) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
Next in the series: The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders (1979), The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence (1981), and The Olsen Gang Long Gone (1981).
Is The Olsen Gang Goes to War worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
The Olsen Gang Goes to War runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Olsen Gang Goes to War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Olsen Gang Goes to War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Olsen Gang Goes to War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Olsen Gang Goes to War on?
The Olsen Gang Goes to War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
If you liked The Olsen Gang Goes to War, try The Olsen Gang's Big Score, The Olsen Gang, The Olsen Gang Outta Sight.
Who directed The Olsen Gang Goes to War?
The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978) was directed by Erik Balling and stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard.