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.
Per Jansen
as Ole Høiland
Sverre Hansen
as Peder Olsen Høiland
Aud Schønemann
as Gjertrud Gullivsdatter
Anne Marit Jacobsen
as Gunvor, Oles søster
Ola Isene
as Lasson, prest
Kjersti Døvigen
as Ingeborg
Harald Heide-Steen Jr.
as Jacob Tengsereid
Leif Juster
as Hauge, fengselsforvalter
Sølvi Wang
as Hilda Hauge
Alf Malland
as Løvdahl, kjøpmann
Gisle Straume
as Lahn, politimester
Tom Tellefsen
as Andreas Berg, baker
