The Olsen Gang's Big Score
The Olsen Gang's Big Score

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The Olsen Gang's Big Score

1972
Movie
99 min
Danish

After his usual stay behind bars, Egon has another cunning plan involving millions. They rob over 4 million from a money transport. The gang keeps a low profile and hide the money. But it's stolen by "Kongen" and "Knægten", who immediately start living it up - in the penthouse suite at the Sheraton. The suitcase with the money changes hands several times, before Kongen's daughter takes of with all the money.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Erik BallingGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

The notorious Olsen Gang, a trio of bumbling criminals, sets their sights on a lucrative score: stealing a valuable collection of Egyptian artifacts from a heavily guarded museum. With their unique brand of chaotic planning and improbable execution, they attempt to outsmart the police and their rivals in this classic Danish caper.

Critical Reception

The Olsen Gang's Big Score is a beloved classic in Danish cinema, widely praised for its humor, memorable characters, and inventive, albeit absurd, criminal schemes. It solidified the gang's popularity and remains a benchmark for Danish comedies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilarious slapstick and charmingly inept criminals.

  • A quintessential Danish comedy with enduring appeal.

  • The gang's elaborate, yet flawed, plans are a consistent source of laughter.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's timeless humor and the chemistry between the main characters. Many appreciate its lighthearted approach to crime and its nostalgic value.

Fun Fact

The Olsen Gang film series is one of the most commercially successful and popular film franchises in Danish history, with this installment being particularly significant in cementing the gang's iconic status.

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