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Pioneer

Original title: Pionér
  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
5.1K
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Pionér (2013)
n the early 1980s, enormous oil and gas deposits were discovered in the North Sea. A corporate battle ensues between competing Norwegian and American diving teams to win the lucrative contract to bring these natural resources ashore through a pipeline on the ocean bed, 500 meters below the surface. Norwegian diver Petter is obsessed with reaching the depths necessary to lay the pipeline and - along with his brother and an ambitious American diver - has the discipline, strength and courage to take on this dangerous experiment. But a sudden, tragic accident changes everything. In trying to get to the truth behind the accident, Petter finds himself up against shadowy forces and an industrial machine that will go to any lengths to keep the truth under wraps, in order to secure the profits that will flow. With his life at stake, he must decide who he can trust and what he most believes in.
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A thriller set at the beginning of the 1980's Norwegian Oil Boom and centered on a diver whose obsession with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea leads to tragedy.A thriller set at the beginning of the 1980's Norwegian Oil Boom and centered on a diver whose obsession with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea leads to tragedy.A thriller set at the beginning of the 1980's Norwegian Oil Boom and centered on a diver whose obsession with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea leads to tragedy.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Erik Skjoldbjærg
  • Writers
    • Nikolaj Frobenius
    • Hans Gunnarsson
    • Cathinka Nicolaysen
  • Stars
    • Aksel Hennie
    • Wes Bentley
    • Stephen Lang
Top credits
  • Director
    • Erik Skjoldbjærg
  • Writers
    • Nikolaj Frobenius
    • Hans Gunnarsson
    • Cathinka Nicolaysen
  • Stars
    • Aksel Hennie
    • Wes Bentley
    • Stephen Lang
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    • 10User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos15

    Aksel Hennie in Pionér (2013)
    Stephanie Sigman in Pionér (2013)
    Stephen Lang and Aksel Hennie in Pionér (2013)
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    Aksel Hennie
    Aksel Hennie
    • Petteras Petter
    Wes Bentley
    Wes Bentley
    • Mikeas Mike
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • John Ferrisas John Ferris
    Stephanie Sigman
    Stephanie Sigman
    • Maria Salatzaras Maria Salatzar
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    Jonathan LaPaglia
    • Ronaldas Ronald
    Ane Dahl Torp
    Ane Dahl Torp
    • Piaas Pia
    Jørgen Langhelle
    • Leifas Leif
    André Eriksen
    André Eriksen
    • Knut Jensenas Knut Jensen
    David A. Jørgensen
    David A. Jørgensen
    • Jørgen Heimlandas Jørgen Heimland
    Eirik Stubø
    • Ivar Jegeras Ivar Jeger
    Endre Hellestveit
    • Trondas Trond
    Laurents Rørvik
    • Martinas Martin
    Janne Heltberg
    • Trude Svendsenas Trude Svendsen
    Jerker Fahlström
    Jerker Fahlström
    • Jørgens faras Jørgens far
    Tyrone C. Wiggins
    • Vaktas Vakt
    • (as Tyrone Wiggins)
    Thomas Hedengran
    Thomas Hedengran
    • Jeger's hjelperas Jeger's hjelper
    Jan Gunnar Sjøthun
    • Politiinspektøras Politiinspektør
    Arne Lindtner Næss
    • Ministeras Minister
    • Director
      • Erik Skjoldbjærg
    • Writers
      • Nikolaj Frobenius
      • Hans Gunnarsson
      • Cathinka Nicolaysen
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    Storyline

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    This conspiracy thriller is set in the early 80's, 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. —Websurfer
    • underwater scene
    • 1980s
    • downward spiral
    • boat explosion
    • bare butt
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    • Taglines
      • When your ultimate adventure becomes your ultimate nightmare
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The accident, where Aksel Hennie rolls his Jeep isn't staged, but a real not planned rollover without a stunt man. Hennie was to drive off the road, and make a Sharp turn, but the Jeep wasn't able to perform such a turn at that speed, without rolling over.
    • Goofs
      (at around 35 mins) Petter opens a bag containing bundles of U.S. dollar bills. All denominations shown are clearly the currency designs that began circulation in the late 1990's. The movie is set in 1979.
    • Connections
      Remade as Pioneer

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    A damp squib
    'Pioneer' should by rights be an interesting film, inspired by true stories of commercial and governmental espionage, scientific advance, and personal bravery, as the Norwegian government was attempting to build (in the 1970s) its first pipeline to take North Sea oil ashore. But in fact, it's rather disappointing. Firstly, there's not much dramatic tension, in spite of a ostensibly vigorous plot. And secondly, that plot itself seems unlikely: large multinational companies are certainly guilty of many evils, but I find it relatively incredible to imagine they would murder Norweigian citizens to cover up ethics breaches - more normal behaviour would be to pay the fine and carry on as before. Perhaps it's because the motivation seems so preposterous that the story fails to ignite. The unvarnished truth (which we are told led to a lawsuit by disgruntled divers) would have been more interesting.
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    • paul2001sw-1
    • May 8, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Germany
      • Sweden
      • France
      • Finland
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pionjär
    • Production companies
      • Friland
      • Pandora Filmproduktion
      • Garagefilm International
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €5,555,559 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,871
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,857
      • Dec 7, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,656,152
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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