Eddie the Eagle (2016)
The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
Stars: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writers: Sean Macaulay (screenplay), Simon Kelton (screenplay)
Genres: Biography | Drama | History | Sport
Release Date: 26 February 2016 (USA)
Filming Locations: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material, partial nudity and smoking
Country: UK | USA | Germany
Language: English
