The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)
Original title: Olsen-banden ser rødt
The Olsen Gang Sees Red is a 1976 Danish-language family movie directed by Erik Balling, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald and Poul Bundgaard.
Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
Quick answers
What is The Olsen Gang Sees Red about?
Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
When was The Olsen Gang Sees Red released?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red was released on 1 October 1976.
How long is The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
The Olsen Gang Sees Red was directed by Erik Balling.
Cast
- Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen
- Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen
- Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen
- Kirsten Walther as Yvonne Jensen
- Jes Holtsø as Børge Jensen
- Lene Brøndum as Fie
- Bjørn Watt-Boolsen as Baron Løvenvold
- Ove Verner Hansen as Bøffen
- Axel Strøbye as Kriminalkommisær Jensen
- Ole Ernst as Detektiv Holm
- Buster Larsen as Master Chef
- Bent Mejding as Royal Theatre Conductor