Gulosten – The gangster who became the King’s friend (2015)

An NRK documentary film about Johannes Andersen (1898-1970), known as “Gulosten”, who was Norway’s most well-known criminal between the two world wars. During World War 2 he served in Kompani Linge and in London became friendly with King Haakon VII. The meeting with The King had decisive consequences for Gulosten, who had murdered two German officers after the war had ended. Shown by kind permission of the film’s director, Fredrik Horn Akselsen (who also directed the film shown last year called “Nordlands Jeanne D’Arc”). The documentary is in Norwegian with English subtitles.

Refreshments will be available to purchase between 14:15 and 15:00. Kindly return the booking slip (with payment, where appropriate) or email the required details to anglonorse2019@outlook.com to confirm your attendance and pay, including the names of any guests.

Cost: Free to members. Non-members/guests of individual members: £10

Date: Tuesday 21 January 2025, 14:15 for 15:00

Location: St Anne's Church (Allen Room), 55 Dean Street, London W1D 6AF. The Church entrance is on the corner of Dean Street and Shaftesbury Avenue and is clearly marked by a neon sign.

Nearest stations: Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road. Buses 14, 19, 24, 38 and 176 all stop nearby.