Movie poster: The Olsen Gang Goes to War (1978)

🎬 Movie

The Olsen Gang Goes to War

1978 · 107 min Family Comedy Crime

⭐ 6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 Film Details

Original Title	Olsen-banden går i krig
Year	1978
Country	Denmark
Genre	Family, Comedy, Crime
Director	Erik Balling
Runtime	107 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.9/10 (52 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Erik Balling

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Ove Sprogøe

Ove Sprogøe

Egon Olsen

Morten Grunwald

Morten Grunwald

Benny Frandsen

Poul Bundgaard

Poul Bundgaard

Kjeld Jensen

Kirsten Walther

Kirsten Walther

Yvonne Jensen

Axel Strøbye

Axel Strøbye

Kriminalkommisær Jensen

Ole Ernst

Ole Ernst

Detektiv Holm

Bjørn Watt-Boolsen

Bjørn Watt-Boolsen

Bang-Johansen

Ove Verner Hansen

Ove Verner Hansen

Bøffen

Edward Fleming

Edward Fleming

Black Baron

Ejner Federspiel

Ejner Federspiel

Petersen & Johansson Guard

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