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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | |||
|name = ''Olsen-banden på spanden''<br>The Olsen Gang in a Fix | |||
|picture = Olsen Gang in a Fix - Cover.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Theatrical Poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:DEN.jpg|25px]] Denmark | |||
|director = Erik Balling | |||
|date= 1969 | |||
|language = Danish<br>German<br>English | |||
|studio= Nordisk Film | |||
|distributor= | |||
|character1= Egon Olsen | |||
|actor1=[[Ove Sprogøe]] | |||
|character2=Bodil Hansen | |||
|actor2=[[Ghita Nørby]] | |||
|character3=Insp. William Mortensen | |||
|actor3=[[Peter Steen]] | |||
|character4=Børge Jensen | |||
|actor4=[[Jes Holtsø]] | |||
|character5=Serafimo Mozerella | |||
|actor5=[[Harold J. Stone]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Olsen Gang in a Fix''''' ('''''Olsen-banden på spanden''''') was a 1969 gangster comedy movie of the Danish ''[[Olsen Gang]]'' series. As for the comic intent of the series, guns were used in the movie mostly for comic effects, i.e. to represent the ruthlessness or madness of certain characters. | '''''The Olsen Gang in a Fix''''' ('''''Olsen-banden på spanden''''') was a 1969 gangster comedy movie of the Danish ''[[Olsen Gang]]'' series. As for the comic intent of the series, guns were used in the movie mostly for comic effects, i.e. to represent the ruthlessness or madness of certain characters. | ||
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== Luger Water Pistol == | == Luger Water Pistol == | ||
In the teaser of the movie, main character Egon Olsen ([[Ove Sprogøe]]) is attempting a bank robbery by means of threatening the personnel with a [[Luger P08]]-like water pistol. | In the teaser of the movie, main character Egon Olsen ([[Ove Sprogøe]]) is attempting a bank robbery by means of threatening the personnel with a [[Luger P08]]-like water pistol. | ||
[[File:Luger.jpg| | [[File:Luger.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Luger P08 with black grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1a.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1a.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Egon Olsen holds the water pistol in hand]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1b.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1b.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Another view of the same pistol]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1c.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 1c.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Egon Olsen pointing the pistol at the bank personnel]] | ||
== Toy Pistol == | == Toy Pistol == | ||
Little Børge Jensen ([[Jes Holtsø]]) fires his toy gun at Inspector William Mortensen ([[Peter Steen]]) and hits his glasses with a sucker dart. | Little Børge Jensen ([[Jes Holtsø]]) fires his toy gun at Inspector William Mortensen ([[Peter Steen]]) and hits his glasses with a sucker dart. | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden Pistol 2.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden Pistol 2.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Børge Jensen aiming at Mortensen]] | ||
== FN Model 1922 == | == FN Model 1922 == | ||
A thug of Italian-American gangster boss Serafimo Mozerella (Harold J. Stone) threatens psychologist Bodil Hansen (Ghita Nørby) with a suppressed [[FN Model 1922]]. | A thug of Italian-American gangster boss Serafimo Mozerella (Harold J. Stone) threatens psychologist Bodil Hansen (Ghita Nørby) with a suppressed [[FN Model 1922]]. | ||
[[File:Browning 1922.jpg| | [[File:Browning 1922.jpg|300px|thumb|none|FN Model 1922 - .32 ACP]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 3.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Pistol 3.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The trenchcoat thug holding the suppressed FN Model 1922]] | ||
= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II == | == Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II == | ||
Various submachine guns can be seen as the police inspects the National Bank, which just has been robbed by Mozerella's men. At least two of them carry [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] submachine guns. As his current henchmen fail to gain the stolen crown jewels back, Mozerella recruits some special "Bavarian" mobsters. Some of them also appear to be carrying Haenel-Schmeissers towards the hideout of the Olsen gang. | Various submachine guns can be seen as the police inspects the National Bank, which just has been robbed by Mozerella's men. At least two of them carry [[Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II]] submachine guns. As his current henchmen fail to gain the stolen crown jewels back, Mozerella recruits some special "Bavarian" mobsters. Some of them also appear to be carrying Haenel-Schmeissers towards the hideout of the Olsen gang. | ||
[[File:Mp28.jpg| | [[File:Mp28.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMGs.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMGs.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Policemen holding Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II submachine guns inside the bank]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifles.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifles.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The Bavarian mobsters hurrying with their guns]] | ||
== Thompson M1928 == | == Thompson M1928 == | ||
[[Thompson M1928]]s are used by Mozerella's trenchcoat thugs. Stereotypically, they are also carried inside violin cases. They are used throughout the movie on the occasions of intimidating pub owner Tjener Hansen (Paul Hagen) and during a chase with the Olsen gang and the police. | [[Thompson M1928]]s are used by Mozerella's trenchcoat thugs. Stereotypically, they are also carried inside violin cases. They are used throughout the movie on the occasions of intimidating pub owner Tjener Hansen (Paul Hagen) and during a chase with the Olsen gang and the police. | ||
[[File:M1928.jpg| | [[File:M1928.jpg|400px|thumb|none|M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3a.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3a.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The thugs lining up to take apart Hansen's pub]] | ||
[[File:SMG 3b.jpg| | [[File:SMG 3b.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Muzzle flashes seen during the first shooting at the pub]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3c.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3c.jpg|500px|thumb|none|A closer view on the aiming towards the bar]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3d.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3d.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The thugs preparing to fire the SMG during the car chase]] | ||
== Husqvarna M/1944 == | == Husqvarna M/1944 == | ||
As the police assumes the Olsen gang to be highly dangerous, Mortensen dons body armor and a helmet and arms himself with a [[PPS-43#Suomi_KP.2F-31|Husqvarna M/1944]]. He later fires the gun in Hansen's pub again, leading to the third obstruction of the pub's interior. | As the police assumes the Olsen gang to be highly dangerous, Mortensen dons body armor and a helmet and arms himself with a [[PPS-43#Suomi_KP.2F-31|Husqvarna M/1944]]. He later fires the gun in Hansen's pub again, leading to the third obstruction of the pub's interior. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Husqvarna_M1944.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Husqvarna M/1944 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3e.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 3e.jpg|500px|thumb|none|An exterior view during the chase reveals that one of the trenchcoat thugs' Thompson has turned into a Husqvarna M/44]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 4b.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 4b.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Inspector Mortensen talking to Bodil Hansen, just having himself prepared for the encounter with the "dangerous" Olsen gang]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 4c.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 SMG 4c.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Mortensen emptying the magazine in Hansen's pub at the end of the film, prior to Egon Olsen's arresting]] | ||
== Beretta M38/42 == | == Beretta M38/42 == | ||
Prior to this, a [[Beretta Model 38#Beretta Model 38/42|Beretta M38/42]] is seen as it is taken from another violin case by a "Bavarian" mobster. | Prior to this, a [[Beretta Model 38#Beretta Model 38/42|Beretta M38/42]] is seen as it is taken from another violin case by a "Bavarian" mobster. | ||
[[File:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg| | [[File:Beretta Model 38-42.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Beretta Model 38/42 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifle 1a.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifle 1a.jpg|500px|thumb|none|Unpacking a gun from a violin case]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifle 1b.jpg| | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifle 1b.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The same scene, a few frames later. Details of the barrel can be seen.]] | ||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifles.jpg|400px|thumb|none|The Bavarian mobsters hurrying with their guns]] | [[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifles.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The Bavarian mobsters hurrying with their guns]] | ||
==Erma EMP== | |||
As his current henchmen fail to gain the stolen crown jewels back, Motzarella recruits some special "Bavarian" mobsters. At least two of them are seen carrying what appear to be [[Erma EMP]]s towards the hideout of the Olsen gang. | |||
[[File:Erma EMP early.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Erma EMP - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:Olsenbanden2 Rifles.jpg|500px|thumb|none|The Bavarian mobsters hurrying with their guns]] | |||
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The Olsen Gang in a Fix (Olsen-banden på spanden) was a 1969 gangster comedy movie of the Danish Olsen Gang series. As for the comic intent of the series, guns were used in the movie mostly for comic effects, i.e. to represent the ruthlessness or madness of certain characters.
The following guns were used in the film Olsen Gang in a Fix:
Handguns
Luger Water Pistol
In the teaser of the movie, main character Egon Olsen (Ove Sprogøe) is attempting a bank robbery by means of threatening the personnel with a Luger P08-like water pistol.
Toy Pistol
Little Børge Jensen (Jes Holtsø) fires his toy gun at Inspector William Mortensen (Peter Steen) and hits his glasses with a sucker dart.
FN Model 1922
A thug of Italian-American gangster boss Serafimo Mozerella (Harold J. Stone) threatens psychologist Bodil Hansen (Ghita Nørby) with a suppressed FN Model 1922.
Submachine Guns
Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II
Various submachine guns can be seen as the police inspects the National Bank, which just has been robbed by Mozerella's men. At least two of them carry Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II submachine guns. As his current henchmen fail to gain the stolen crown jewels back, Mozerella recruits some special "Bavarian" mobsters. Some of them also appear to be carrying Haenel-Schmeissers towards the hideout of the Olsen gang.
Thompson M1928
Thompson M1928s are used by Mozerella's trenchcoat thugs. Stereotypically, they are also carried inside violin cases. They are used throughout the movie on the occasions of intimidating pub owner Tjener Hansen (Paul Hagen) and during a chase with the Olsen gang and the police.
Husqvarna M/1944
As the police assumes the Olsen gang to be highly dangerous, Mortensen dons body armor and a helmet and arms himself with a Husqvarna M/1944. He later fires the gun in Hansen's pub again, leading to the third obstruction of the pub's interior.
Beretta M38/42
Prior to this, a Beretta M38/42 is seen as it is taken from another violin case by a "Bavarian" mobster.
Erma EMP
As his current henchmen fail to gain the stolen crown jewels back, Motzarella recruits some special "Bavarian" mobsters. At least two of them are seen carrying what appear to be Erma EMPs towards the hideout of the Olsen gang.
