| Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Knut Andersen |
| Written by | Knut Andersen Harald Tusberg |
| Starring | Per Jansen Sverre Hansen Aud Schønemann Anne Marit Jacobsen Ola Isene Kjersti Døvigen Harald Heide-Steen Jr. Eva von Hanno Leif Juster Sølvi Wang Lillian Lydersen |
| Release date(s) | 1970 |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
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.