Erik Balling

Erik Balling

Erik Balling was one of the most beloved Danish filmmaker in the 20th century. Balling was a director, a producer and a writer. Erik Balling was mostly famous for creating such TV epics as "Matador" and "Huset På Christianshavn" and the film-series of "Olsen banden". Erik Balling was born the 19th of November 1925 in the Danish city of Nyborg, as a son of a priest. In 1946 Balling was hired as an assistant at "Nordisk Film Kompagni" - the world's oldest film production company. His talent was soon recognised, and Balling soon had the opportunity to work as a director. His debut as a director came in 1952, with the film: "Vi arme syndere". Balling soon gained a reputation of having good technical skills, and after that film his talent was widely recognised. In 1957 he became head of "Nordisk Film" - the youngest one ever. Balling was mostly famous for his comedies. In his early days he directed Poeten og Lillemor (1959) and Sommer i Tyrol (1964), which were very popular at the time. In the middle of the 1960s Balling tried to chance his style when it came to comedies. At this time the popular James Bond films circled the globe, Balling's next film was inspired by those films, teaming up with Henning Bahs to make the Jamed Bond spoof "Slå Først Frede" (1965), which became very popular in Denmark - so popular it spawned a sequel Slap af, Frede! (1966). This co-work with Henning Bahs was so fruitful that they made many more movies together. This co-work eventually led to film-series of "Olsen banden", which started with Olsen-banden (1968) - and eventually they made a total of 14 "Olsen banden" film, plus a TV series and a movie version where the characters in "Olsen banden" are children. "Olsen banden" was about a small band of small time criminals, trying to become millionaires. "Olsen banden" were not only very popular in Denmark, but also in East-Germany, Poland, Sweden and Norway - especially in Norway and Sweden, who eventually made their own national versions of "Olsen banden", namely the Norwegian "Olsen banden" and the Swedish "Jönssonligan" - Henning Bahs and Erik Balling also helped the Norwegians and the Swedes to write those. In that late 60s and early 70s Balling made the popular Danish TV series "Huset På Christianshavn", which also became the basis for a movie: "Ballade på Christianshavn (1971)". In 1970 Balling produced the very popular Danish TV epic "Matador". More than fifty percent of Denmark's population watched "Matador" in those days. "Matador" was about life in a smaller city in Denmark in the 30s and 40s. Balling was always known for his warm style, when he portrayed humans. Throughout his life, he received many prizes. He was 80 years old when he died the 19th of November 2005.

  • Popularity : 2.366
  • Known For : Writing
  • Birthday : 1924-11-29
  • Place of Birth : Nyborg, Danmark
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Erik Balling Movies

  • 1978
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    Bandefører Balling

    Bandefører Balling

    1 1978 HD

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  • 1998
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    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    5.8 1998 HD

    Egon escapes from the psychiatric ward, where he has been incarcerated since the gang's last coup. Keld and Benny pick him up, and when Egon, as...

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  • 2005
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    Skide godt, Balling!

    Skide godt, Balling!

    1 2005 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Olsen Gang in Jutland

    The Olsen Gang in Jutland

    7 1971 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Olsen Gang on the Track

    The Olsen Gang on the Track

    7.1 1975 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Olsen Gang in Jutland

    The Olsen Gang in Jutland

    7 1971 HD

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  • 1968
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    The Olsen Gang

    The Olsen Gang

    7.1 1968 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Olsen Gang on the Track

    The Olsen Gang on the Track

    7.1 1975 HD

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  • 1968
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    The Olsen Gang

    The Olsen Gang

    7.1 1968 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Olsen Gang Sees Red

    The Olsen Gang Sees Red

    7.31 1976 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Olsen Gang Sees Red

    The Olsen Gang Sees Red

    7.31 1976 HD

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  • 1967
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    Martha

    Martha

    6.6 1967 HD

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  • 1967
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    Martha

    Martha

    6.6 1967 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    7.12 1974 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    7.12 1974 HD

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  • 1979
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    The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

    The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

    6.8 1979 HD

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  • 1979
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    The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

    The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders

    6.8 1979 HD

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  • 1966
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    Relax Freddy

    Relax Freddy

    6.2 1966 HD

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  • 1965
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    Strike First Freddy

    Strike First Freddy

    5.8 1965 HD

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  • 1969
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    The Olsen Gang in a Fix

    The Olsen Gang in a Fix

    6.5 1969 HD

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  • 1969
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    The Olsen Gang in a Fix

    The Olsen Gang in a Fix

    6.5 1969 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Olsen Gang Goes to War

    The Olsen Gang Goes to War

    6.8 1978 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Olsen Gang Goes to War

    The Olsen Gang Goes to War

    6.8 1978 HD

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  • 1984
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    In the Middle of the Night

    In the Middle of the Night

    6.5 1984 HD

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  • 1984
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    In the Middle of the Night

    In the Middle of the Night

    6.5 1984 HD

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  • 1986
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    Murder in the Dark

    Murder in the Dark

    5.8 1986 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Olsen Gang Outta Sight

    The Olsen Gang Outta Sight

    7.1 1977 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Olsen Gang Outta Sight

    The Olsen Gang Outta Sight

    7.1 1977 HD

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  • 1982
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    The Jönsson Gang & Dynamite Harry

    The Jönsson Gang & Dynamite Harry

    5.9 1982 HD

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  • 1961
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    Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør

    Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør

    6.5 1961 HD

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  • 1973
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    The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

    The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

    6.8 1973 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Olsen Gang's Big Score

    The Olsen Gang's Big Score

    6.8 1972 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Olsen Gang's Big Score

    The Olsen Gang's Big Score

    6.8 1972 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Olsen Gang Long Gone

    The Olsen Gang Long Gone

    6.7 1981 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence

    The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence

    6.93 1981 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence

    The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence

    6.93 1981 HD

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  • 1971
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    Our Home Is Our Castle

    Our Home Is Our Castle

    6.6 1971 HD

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  • 1971
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    Our Home Is Our Castle

    Our Home Is Our Castle

    6.6 1971 HD

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  • 1956
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    Qivitoq

    Qivitoq

    6.1 1956 HD

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  • 1960
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    The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte

    The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte

    5.4 1960 HD

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  • 1962
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    Den kære familie

    Den kære familie

    7.2 1962 HD

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  • 1953
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    Adam and Eve

    Adam and Eve

    4.6 1953 HD

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  • 1953
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    Adam and Eve

    Adam and Eve

    4.6 1953 HD

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  • 1967
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    Jeg er sgu min egen

    Jeg er sgu min egen

    10 1967 HD

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  • 1970
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    Revolution My A..

    Revolution My A..

    6.3 1970 HD

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  • 1962
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    The Girl Gogo

    The Girl Gogo

    6.7 1962 HD

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  • 1956
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    Kispus

    Kispus

    5.5 1956 HD

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  • 1976
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    Kassen stemmer

    Kassen stemmer

    5.6 1976 HD

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  • 1968
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    Det var en lørdag aften

    Det var en lørdag aften

    6.5 1968 HD

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  • 1968
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    Det var en lørdag aften

    Det var en lørdag aften

    6.5 1968 HD

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  • 1971
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    One of Those Things

    One of Those Things

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1960
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    Faith, Hope and Witchcraft

    Faith, Hope and Witchcraft

    6 1960 HD

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  • 1960
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    Faith, Hope and Witchcraft

    Faith, Hope and Witchcraft

    6 1960 HD

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  • 1956
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    Kispus

    Kispus

    5.5 1956 HD

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  • 1956
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    Kispus

    Kispus

    5.5 1956 HD

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  • 1965
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    Landmandsliv

    Landmandsliv

    5 1965 HD

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  • 1965
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    Landmandsliv

    Landmandsliv

    5 1965 HD

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  • 1961
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    Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør

    Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør

    6.5 1961 HD

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  • 1960
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    The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte

    The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte

    5.4 1960 HD

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  • 1953
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    Vi som går køkkenvejen

    Vi som går køkkenvejen

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1965
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    Halløj i himmelsengen

    Halløj i himmelsengen

    5.5 1965 HD

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  • 1965
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    Strike First Freddy

    Strike First Freddy

    5.8 1965 HD

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  • 1955
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    På tro og love

    På tro og love

    6 1955 HD

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  • 1964
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    Summer in Tyrol

    Summer in Tyrol

    6.3 1964 HD

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  • 1964
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    Summer in Tyrol

    Summer in Tyrol

    6.3 1964 HD

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  • 1961
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    Cirkus Buster

    Cirkus Buster

    6 1961 HD

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  • 1964
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    Death Comes at High Noon

    Death Comes at High Noon

    7.2 1964 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Poet and the Little Mother

    The Poet and the Little Mother

    6.4 1959 HD

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  • 1963
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    Hvis lille pige er du?

    Hvis lille pige er du?

    6.2 1963 HD

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  • 1963
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    Hvis lille pige er du?

    Hvis lille pige er du?

    6.2 1963 HD

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  • 1966
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    Relax Freddy

    Relax Freddy

    6.2 1966 HD

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  • 1954
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    Kongeligt besøg

    Kongeligt besøg

    6 1954 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Moelleby affair

    The Moelleby affair

    8 1976 HD

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  • 1964
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    Death Comes at High Noon

    Death Comes at High Noon

    7.2 1964 HD

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  • 1971
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    One of Those Things

    One of Those Things

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1971
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    One of Those Things

    One of Those Things

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1988
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    Murder in Paradise

    Murder in Paradise

    6 1988 HD

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  • 1959
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    The Poet and the Little Mother

    The Poet and the Little Mother

    6.4 1959 HD

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  • 1970
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    Revolution My A..

    Revolution My A..

    6.3 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry

    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry

    6.5 1970 HD

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  • 1977
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    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry On The Trail

    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry On The Trail

    6 1977 HD

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  • 1975
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    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

    6.8 1975 HD

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  • 1972
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    The Olsen Gang Takes the Gold

    The Olsen Gang Takes the Gold

    6.7 1972 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Olsen Gang meets The King and the Jackal

    The Olsen Gang meets The King and the Jackal

    6.9 1974 HD

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  • 1978
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    The Olsen Gang and Data-Harry Blows Up The World Bank

    The Olsen Gang and Data-Harry Blows Up The World Bank

    6.5 1978 HD

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  • 1973
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    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Goes Wild

    The Olsen Gang and Dynamite-Harry Goes Wild

    7 1973 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Olsen Gang For Full Music

    The Olsen Gang For Full Music

    6.7 1976 HD

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  • 1958
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    6-Day Race

    6-Day Race

    7 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    6-Day Race

    6-Day Race

    7 1958 HD

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  • 1969
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    The Olsen Gang

    The Olsen Gang

    7.5 1969 HD

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  • 1955
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    På tro og love

    På tro og love

    6 1955 HD

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  • 1973
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    The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

    The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

    6.8 1973 HD

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  • 1981
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    The Olsen Gang Long Gone

    The Olsen Gang Long Gone

    6.7 1981 HD

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  • 1998
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    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    5.8 1998 HD

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  • 1998
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    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    5.8 1998 HD

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  • 1998
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    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    The Olsen Gang's Last Trick

    5.8 1998 HD

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  • 1949
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    For frihed og ret

    For frihed og ret

    6.2 1949 HD

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  • 1960
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    Forelsket i København

    Forelsket i København

    6.4 1960 HD

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  • 1981
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    Beware of the Jönsson Gang

    Beware of the Jönsson Gang

    6.2 1981 HD

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  • 1952
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    Vi arme syndere

    Vi arme syndere

    7.5 1952 HD

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  • 1984
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    The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever

    The Jönsson Gang Gets Gold Fever

    6.2 1984 HD

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  • 1970
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    9.1 1970 HD

    Matador is a Danish TV series produced and shown between 1978 and 1982. It is set in the fictional Danish town of Korsbæk between 1929 and...

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  • 1970
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    8 1970 HD

    Huset på Christianshavn was an 84-part television drama series broadcast in Denmark between 1970 and 1977. It was produced by the Nordisk Film...

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  • 1970
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    6.2 1970 HD

    Strisser på Samsø is a Danish television series in 12 episodes, written and directed by Eddie Thomas Petersen. Produced by Per Holst...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E5

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS4 E6

    9.1 1970 HD

    Matador is a Danish TV series produced and shown between 1978 and 1982. It is set in the fictional Danish town of Korsbæk between 1929 and...

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  • 1970
    imgS14 E6

    8 1970 HD

    Huset på Christianshavn was an 84-part television drama series broadcast in Denmark between 1970 and 1977. It was produced by the Nordisk Film...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

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