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The Olsen Gang Goes to War
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The Olsen Gang Goes to War

1978-10-06 · 107 min · ★ 6.9

Family · Comedy · Crime

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.

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Directors
Erik Balling
Production companies
Nordisk Film Denmark
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ove SprogøeOve SprogøeEgon Olsen
Morten GrunwaldMorten GrunwaldBenny Frandsen
Poul BundgaardPoul BundgaardKjeld Jensen
Kirsten WaltherKirsten WaltherYvonne Jensen
Axel StrøbyeAxel StrøbyeKriminalkommisær Jensen
Ole ErnstOle ErnstDetektiv Holm
Bjørn Watt-BoolsenBjørn Watt-BoolsenBang-Johansen
Ove Verner HansenOve Verner HansenBøffen
Edward FlemingEdward FlemingBlack Baron
Ejner FederspielEjner FederspielPetersen & Johansson Guard
Karl SteggerKarl SteggerChef at Archive
Emil Hass ChristensenEmil Hass ChristensenPrison Warden
Bjørn Puggaard-MüllerBjørn Puggaard-MüllerState Secretary at Archive
Birger JensenBirger JensenArchive Employee
Holger PerfortHolger PerfortArchive Employee
Holger VistisenHolger VistisenArchive Employee
John MartinusJohn MartinusTown Hall Employee
Jørgen BeckJørgen BeckTown Hall Employee
Tom McEwanTom McEwanPorcelain Shop Owner
Ole DupontOle DupontPoliceman (uncredited)

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