Knut Andersen

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Knut Andersen

Born May 9, 1931 · Harstad, Norge

Died June 17, 2019 · aged 88

Knut Andersen (9 May 1931 – 17 June 2019) was a Norwegian film director. He was born in Harstad. He directed a series of films, including Sus og dus på by'n (1968), Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland (1970), Marikens bryllup (1972), Under a Stone Sky (1974), Karjolsteinen (1977), and Den sommeren jeg fylte 15 (1975). He received the Amanda Committee's Honorary Award in 2007. His 1969 film Scor…

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Operasjon LøvsprettOperasjon Løvsprett · 1962
Operasjon Løvsprett
5.51962
MovieComedyWar
A group of very different men are summoned for their refresher training at Haglemoen military camp. One more strange than the other, we get to meet jovial salesman Goggen Rask, car mechanic Bottolph Johansen, nicknamed daydreamer, and ship-owner Rieber Larsen Jr. They form an unruly faction which Major Kampstrup struggles to maintain structured and prepared, not to mention keeping them inside the camp premises before they pretend sick to see the nurses Bitten and Florence. The men do their best to get through their rigourous training, with great confusion and comical situations.
Operasjon SjøsprøytOperasjon Sjøsprøyt · 1964
Operasjon Sjøsprøyt
7.01964
MovieComedy
Foaming sea from the Royal Norwegian Navy, with a crew on duty onwards to Tromsø. Onboard speedy warships with splash from the sea, song, music and girls in every harbor. Welcome to the boys in the navy!
The Blue WolvesThe Blue Wolves · 1993
The Blue Wolves
5.91993
MovieDrama
Pelle's father joins an activist group and Pelle has to face up to his father.
Unexpected SummerUnexpected Summer · 1965
Unexpected Summer
5.01965
MovieComedy
The aging and divorced writer Johannes Mørk relives intoxicating infatuation of his youth when his teenage daughter Eva, along with two young girlfriends, sweeps into his lazy southern home. Mørk has long revolved around his own problems with feelings of guilt for the failed marriage. Lone, one of his daughter's friends, makes a strong impression on him, and soon something will begin to develop between them. This awakening leads him to resume his relationship with his ex-wife. This especially affects his daughter Eva, who has been afraid to commit because she is a child of divorced parents.
Oslofilm: AkershusOslofilm: Akershus · 1970
Oslofilm: Akershus
1970
MovieDocumentary
The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole HoilandThe Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland · 1970
The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland
4.41970
MovieDramaComedy
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.
Nydelige nellikerNydelige nelliker · 1964
Nydelige nelliker
6.31964
MovieComedy
Classic Norwegian Comedy from the 1960's. The Capital City of Norway is changing for the alleged better after WWII, yet not everyone wants anything to change, Living in their own way, not willing to accept truth, free enterprise and each other, As a result they spend plenty of time inside prison...
Trees Grow on the Stones TooTrees Grow on the Stones Too · 1985
Trees Grow on the Stones Too
4.71985
MovieActionAdventure
Vikings attack Kuksja's village, and end up bringing him along on their ship because they believe he is good luck. After proving himself in a battle against the dreaded Danes, chief Torir bestows upon him the name of Einar and takes him in as his son. Back home in Norway the men are received as heros, but new trouble arises when Kuksja falls in love with the beautiful Signy, who is already betroth to the vicious Sigurd.

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