Heaven and Hell (1969)
Norwegian propaganda film and cult drama about Eva (16) and Arne (17), both from well established homes, attend a class where a professor says that cannabis is safer than alcohol. Together with some friends they decide to try the drug. The start of a drug hell for all involved. The film was poorly received by the critics, but it nonetheless became one of the highest-grossing theater films in Norway in 1969.
Director: Øyvind Vennerød
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: August 27, 1969
Cast
- Sigrid Huun - Eva Falck
- Lillebjørn Nilsen - Arne
- Randi Kolstad - Berit, Evas mor
- Per Tofte - Zatek, pusher
- Pål Skjønberg - Hermansen, politi
- Svein Sturla Hungnes - Rasmussen
- Per Jansen - Johan, Zateks håndlanger
- Arne Aas - Orheim, psykolog
- Arne Bang-Hansen - Trosdahl, overlege
- Kari Diesen - Arnes bestemor
Screenplay
Music: Egil Monn-Iversen
Cinematography: Ragnar Sørensen
Production: Contact Film
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Themes
Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
drug abuse, propaganda, heroin, lsd, addiction, hippie lifestyle, drug pusher, hashish, subculture, anti drugs, hippies
More Films by Director: Øyvind Vennerød
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heaven and Hell about?
- Norwegian propaganda film and cult drama about Eva (16) and Arne (17), both from well established homes, attend a class where a professor says that cannabis is safer than alcohol. Together with some friends they decide to try the drug. The start of a drug hell for all involved. The film was poorly received by the critics, but it nonetheless became one of the highest-grossing theater films in Norway in 1969.
- Who directed Heaven and Hell?
- Heaven and Hell was directed by Øyvind Vennerød.
- Who stars in Heaven and Hell?
- Heaven and Hell stars Sigrid Huun, Lillebjørn Nilsen, Randi Kolstad, Per Tofte, Pål Skjønberg, Svein Sturla Hungnes.
- How long is Heaven and Hell?
- Heaven and Hell has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Heaven and Hell?
- Heaven and Hell is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Heaven and Hell produced?
- Heaven and Hell was produced in Norway.
- What are the themes of Heaven and Hell?
- The themes of Heaven and Hell include: Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery.