Eddie the Eagle
Synopsis
Following the realisation of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards (a.k.a Eddie), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper (whether he had the requisite talent or not). Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games.
An uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat.
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 105 mins
- Director
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Dexter Fletcher
- Producer
- Adam Bohling, Rupert Maconick, David Reid, Valerie Van Galder, Elizabeth Fowler, Rupert Maconick, Matthew Vaughn
- Executive Producer
- Zygi Kamasa
- Editor
- Martin Walsh
- Screenwriter
- Simon Kelton, Sean Macauley
- Director of Photography
- George Richmond
- Production Designer
- Mike Gunn
- Sound
- Supervising Sound Editor: Danny Sheehan
- Music
- Matthew Margeson
- Principal cast
- Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Tim McInnerny, Ania Sowinski
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, US, Germany coproduction
Marv Films (UK), Saville Productions (US), Studio Babelsberg (DE)
Marv Films
12 Cleveland RowLondon
SW1A 1DH
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