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Jakobsen (1993)
Character: Jakobsen
Jakobsen lives in a home for the elderly after his wife passed away. His days are spent watching TV or playing bingo, which Jakobsen does not appreciate. However, what he appreciates the least is his roommate, who is annoying, to say the least. One night, Jakobsen runs away dressed only in his pyjamas. He steals a spray can, and becomes a graffiti artist for one night!
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Jeppe paa bjerget (1933)
Character: (uncredited)
The drunk Jeppe has a life changing moment when he thinks he is in heaven when he wakes up in a rich man's bed.
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Jubel med Juster (2009)
Character: Diverse
Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Norwegian actor and comedian Leif Juster, this presentation collects the most famous (and some more unknown) revue numbers from his long career. Compiled by NRKs revuehistorian Andreas Diesen.
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Freske fraspark (1963)
Character: Torgrim Skarpjordet
Per has won the 50 kilometer in Holmenkollen, but which village is he from, Alvdal or Tynset?
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Bustenskjold (1958)
Character: Jens von Bustenskjold
Jens von Bustenskjold is a farmer despite his more promising family past when his family was of a fine descent. But he is lazy, and he wants to improve by marrying rich. Then he inherits a large sum of money.
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Det æ'kke te å tru (1942)
Character: Bernt
After being fired as barbers, Bernt and Nils get jobs working for an employee at a large department store. They become embroiled in the rivalry between two bosses, Ålberg and Hagen, who are both competing for a prize of 5,000 kroner for the best act at the company's autumn fair. Ålberg has no scruples and resorts to both cheating and kidnapping.
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Morderen uten ansikt (1936)
Character: Butikkassistenten
Tragic events and murders on the landowner's farm lead to Captain Rye becoming a suspect. Private detective Asbjørn Krag is a friend whom Rye calls upon to solve the case.
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Oslofilm: Se deg for (1956)
Character: Trafikant
An educational film about being cautious in traffic, and about how reckless driving and inattention can have fatal consequences. Starring Leif Juster, who creates dangerous situations through his careless driving. ***** Oslofilm was a series of public information films about life in and around Oslo, produced between 1940 and 1980. Funded by the state, the films offer valuable insight into postwar Norwegian society. A wide range of Norwegian filmmakers contributed to the productions, resulting in a rich variety of styles and expressions. Several of the films also possess notable cinematic qualities, standing out as more than just informational material. The Oslofilms represent a unique and important chapter in Norwegian film history.
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Slik blir det lettere (1956)
Character: N/A
In part 1, a married couple take care of their new baby. In part 2, Leif Juster on stage presents a series of cooking and housekeeping tips. The fourth in a series of Norwegian commercial compilations addressed to "the modern housewife".
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Bussen (1961)
Character: Thorvald
Thorvald runs a local bus route, with a 1923-model bus nicknamed 'Gamla', in the Norwegian country side. Thorvald himself always takes time to make numerous stops along his route to help out with the smallest of problems. The old man is so caring he sometimes forgets to charge money from his travelers. But modern times are lurking on the doorstep - in the figure of a grumpy county official and an offer from an outside bus company.
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Aud go'hjerta (2006)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Friends and colleagues remember Norwegian actress Aud Schønemann in a documentary celebrating her life. The documentary was broadcast on Norwegian public broadcasting network (NRK) less than three months after Schønemann's death.
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Gullfjellet (1941)
Character: Vaktmesteren i banken
The city boy Rolf gets a job on a big farm, and soon lies about finding gold. We see the rise of gold fever while the corn rots away.
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Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland (1970)
Character: Hauge, fengselsforvalter
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.
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Før, under og etter Flåklypa Grand Prix (2013)
Character: Self (archive footage)
Remo Caprino loosely and grippingly tells the story about the making of the now beloved norwegian movie, the production itself and the cultural impact it has had for almost 40 years.
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Fjols til fjells (1957)
Character: Poppe
At a high mountain hotel in Norway, porter Poppe tries to do the best he can for the guests with an often unhelpful piccolo Rudolf. This, however, leads to a lot of problems, and Poppe thinks some of the guests behave inappropriate.
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Skraphandlerne (1975)
Character: Albert Hansen
Albert and Herbert Hansen love each other, in the way that fathers and sons usually do. They argue and bicker, but they don't take it too seriously. If it weren't for one particular thing, they could have continued indefinitely as companions and friends. But in the distance, wedding bells are ringing.
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Op med hodet! (1933)
Character: Skuespiller
The stuttering Theobald stumbles upon some ballet girls who are in town with a touring theater company and falls in love with Lill. This leads to an interest in becoming an actor, and a theater manager sees him as an unintentional comic relief on stage.
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Alt for Norge (2022)
Character: Himself (archive footage)
The Norwegian football adventure in the 1990s, when Egil "Drillo" Olsen lead Norway to victory after victory. This movie takes you on that fantastic ride from the inside.
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Den forsvundne pølsemaker (1941)
Character: Privatdetektiv Stein Rask
Private investigators Gløgg and Rask have been hired to trace a butcher (sausage-maker) who has disappeared. This leads the two into a number of adventures.
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Bryllupsfesten (1989)
Character: Fatter
A great crazy-comedy from Wam & Vennerød. Bryllupsfesten (English: The wedding party) is a 1989 Norwegian comedy film written by Petter Vennerød, and directed by Vennerød and Svend Wam, starring Knut Husebø and Eli Anne Linnestad. Businessman Carl Otto "Totto" Holm (Husebø) is on the verge of bankruptcy, and plans a staged robbery of the family's Munch engraving.
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Flåklypa Grand Prix (1975)
Character: Narrator (voice)
100 miles north, a bit east and up, is Pinchcliffe, the home of bicycle repairman Reodor Felgen and his two assistants, Solan Gundersen and Ludvig. Sponsored by oil sheik Ben Redic Fy Fazan, they build the car "Il Tempo Gigante" to race against Reodor's former assistant Rudolf Blodstrupmoen, who has stolen one of Reodor's inventions to become a world racing champion.
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Deilig er fjorden (1985)
Character: Restauratøren
For many years, Terje Svahberg saved up to buy a cabin. But then something happened, suddenly and unexpectedly. He became obsessed with boats. And before anyone really knew what was happening, he had made transactions that made him the proud owner of a luxury boat...and everything that goes with it.
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Musikanter (1967)
Character: Vaktmester
A caretaker at a music academy is solving most problems for the young musicians, however not only the most appropriate way. But down inside he really has a dream of his own, which goes far beyond being the caretaker.
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