Pioneer
Originally released in 2013. Pioneer is a thriller film. directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
Starring Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, and Stephen Lang
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
August 30, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (101 votes)
Budget
$7.5M
Production budget
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Finland
+ 4 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
- Budget
- $7,500,000
Production Companies
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions
- Friland
- Garagefilm International
- Les Films d'Antoine
- Film i Väst
- Pandora Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Pioneer?
Pioneer was directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
How long is Pioneer?
Pioneer has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Pioneer released?
Pioneer was released on August 30, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pioneer?
The main cast of Pioneer includes Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Stephanie Sigman, Jonathan LaPaglia.
Is Pioneer worth watching?
Pioneer has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.