Pioneer (2013)
Original title: Pionér
Pioneer is a 2013 Norwegian-language thriller movie directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley and Stephen Lang.
Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.
Quick answers
What is Pioneer about?
Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discovered in the North Sea and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline from depths of 500 meters. A professional diver, Petter, obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea has the discipline, strength and courage to take on the world's most dangerous mission. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. Petter is sent on a perilous journey where he loses sight of who's pulling the strings. Gradually he realizes that he is in way over his head and that his life is at stake.
When was Pioneer released?
Pioneer was released on 30 August 2013.
How long is Pioneer?
Pioneer runs 1h 46m.
Who made Pioneer?
Pioneer was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
Where can I watch Pioneer?
Pioneer is available on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV and Hoopla.
Where to watch Pioneer
Stream: Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Aksel Hennie as Petter
- Wes Bentley as Mike
- Stephen Lang as John Ferris
- Stephanie Sigman as Maria Salatzar
- Jonathan LaPaglia as Ronald
- Ane Dahl Torp as Pia
- Jørgen Langhelle as Leif
- André Eriksen as Knut Jensen
- David A. Jørgensen as Jørgen Heimland
- Eirik Stubø as Ivar Jeger
- Endre Hellestveit as Trond
- Laurents Rørvik as Martin