Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writer: Sean Macaulay, Simon Kelton
Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Tom Costello Jr.
Released: April 21, 2016
Rating: (PG)
Runtime: 106 minutes
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Story: 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.
Cast:
Tom Costello Jr. Eddie (10 years old)
Jo Hartley Janette
Keith Allen Terry
Dickon Tolson UK Doctor
Jack Costello Eddie (15 years old)
Taron Egerton Eddie Edwards
Mark Benton Richmond the BOA Official
Tim McInnerny Dustin Target
Edvin Endre Matti Nykanen
Mads Sjogard Pettersen Erik Moberg
Marc Benjamin Lars Holbin
Iris Berben Petra
Rune Temte Bjorn the Norwegian Coach
Hugh Jackman Bronson Peary
Carlton Bunce Old Jumper