The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1976, The Olsen Gang Sees Red is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Erik Balling, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Egon and the gang are hired to stage a robbery of an antique Chinese vase for an economically challenged baron. Naturally they fooled, which infuriates Egon. The gang tries to get back at the baron by switching the vase with a cheap Hong Kong copy. One attempt is made during the barons hunting party, where Egon ends up being bricked up in the catacombs. In another attempt, the gang has to coordinate breaking through several walls at The Royal Theater in Copenhagen with the "Elverhøj" overture.
Who’s in it. The Olsen Gang Sees Red stars Ove Sprogøe as Egon Olsen, Morten Grunwald as Benny Frandsen, Poul Bundgaard as Kjeld Jensen and Kirsten Walther as Yvonne Jensen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Olsen Gang Sees Red has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Olsen Gang Sees Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Olsen Gang Sees Red tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Olsen Gang Sees Red change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Olsen Gang Sees Red worth watching?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Olsen Gang Sees Red?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red stars Ove Sprogøe, Morten Grunwald, Poul Bundgaard, Kirsten Walther and Jes Holtsø.
- When was The Olsen Gang Sees Red released?
- The Olsen Gang Sees Red was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.