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Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Drama Comedy Adventure History

Win or lose, always aim high.

Release Date: 2016, February 25
Directors: Dexter Fletcher
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Marv, Saville Productions
Cast: Matt Rippy, Christopher Walken, Hugh Jackman, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Ings, Iris Berben, Tim McInnerny, Rune Temte, Jozef Aoki, Taron Egerton, Jessica Allain

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

biography based on true story underdog sports inspirational joyful adoring dedication 1980s mountain snow skiing olympic games ski jump britain against all odds