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Eddie the Eagle
Sign in to save2016 film directed by Dexter Fletcher
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7.2The 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.
Released: 2016-02-25106 minDir: Dexter FletcherComedy, Drama, History, AdventureBudget: $23.0MBox office: $46.2M
Cast
- Taron Egerton as Eddie Edwards
- Hugh Jackman as Bronson Peary
- Christopher Walken as Warren Sharp
- Ania Sowinski as Carrie
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen as Erik Moberg
- Iris Berben as Petra
Themes
- underdog
- sports
- olympic games
- mountain
- ski jump
- biography
- based on true story
- britain
- snow skiing
- 1980s
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