Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Win or lose, always aim high
Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken
Directed by Dexter Fletcher
The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, 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, 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.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: Czech,Deutsch,English,Norsk
Countries: Germany,United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Adventure,Comedy,Drama,History
Keywords: underdog,mountain,olympic games,ski jump,biography,sports,based on a true story,britain,snow skiing,1980s,purpose of life,dedication
Cast
Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards
Chuck Berghorn
Warren Sharp
Carrie
Erik Moberg
Petra
BBC Commentator
Janette
Terry
UK Doctor
Richmond the BOA Official
Dustin Target
Matti Nykänen
Lars Holbin
Bjørn the Norwegian Coach
Old Jumper
Appleby
Zach
US Anchorman
Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Swedish Coach (uncredited)
Canadian Ski Jumper (uncredited)
Calgary Press (uncredited)
Photograper (uncredited)
Skiier (uncredited)
British Olympian (uncredited)