Venner (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1960, Venner is a drama and crime film directed by Tancred Ibsen.
What it’s about. Mountain climbing and its dangers get a different twist in this standard drama by Norwegian director Tancred Ibsen. When one of two climbing buddies returns from an attempt to scale Eagle Peak, he is happy to claim his award for being the first to reach the summit. But his celebration is short-lived after his friend comes back down from the mountain with another version of his "victory" climb. This second version has the supposedly successful climber cast as an attempted murderer. The story behind the climb comes out in flashbacks as the Alpine Club reviews the accusation.
Who’s in it. Venner stars Alf Malland as Tomas Gran, Tor Stokke as Harry Smidt, Eva Bergh as Edna Gran and Ingerid Vardund as Vera Ruud, journalist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Venner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venner (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Venner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Venner worth watching?
- Venner holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venner?
- Venner stars Alf Malland, Tor Stokke, Eva Bergh, Ingerid Vardund and Einar Sissener.
- When was Venner released?
- Venner was released in 1960.