Eddie the Eagle (2016)
26 Feb 2016 ● English ● 1 hr 45 mins
When an entire nation disbelieved in him, a gritty ski-jumper believed in himself and with the help of his rebellious coach, beat overwhelming odds to create history at the 1988 winter Olympics.
Cast: Ania Sowinski, Christopher Walken, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Taron Egerton
Crew: Dexter Fletcher (Director), George Richmond (Director of Photography), Matthew Margeson (Music Director)
Rating: PG13 (Singapore)
Genres: Drama, Sports, Biography
Release Dates: 31 Mar 2016 (United Arab Emirates | Wide Theatrical Release), 31 Mar 2016 (Singapore | Wide Theatrical Release), 31 Mar 2016 (Malaysia | Wide Theatrical Release), 26 Feb 2016 (India | Wide Theatrical Release)
Tagline: The hysterical true life story of Britain's most famous ski jumper Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards and his journey to Olympic fame.
Did you know? Taron Egerton said he was in awe of co-star Hugh Jackman's physique. He said, "Hugh Jackman has got guns to die for. Have you seen his arms? They are bigger than my head!" In the film, Jackman plays Egerton's trainer. Read More
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as Carrie
as Warren Sharp
as Chuck Berghorn
as Janette Edwards
as Eddie Edwards
as British Olympian
as Photograper
as Skiier
as German Coach
as Street Kid
as British Olympian
as Eagle Fan
as Street Couple
as Crazy Fan
as Old Jumper
as British Olympian
as Zach
as Calgary Press Reporter
as UK Doctor
as Matti Nykänen
as Signing-in Official
as Customs Officer
as BOA Official
as Fan
as Petra
as Eddie (15 years old)
as Eagle Fan
as Airport Passenger
as British Olympian
as BBC Commentator
as Oberstdorf Jumping Marshal
as Eddie's Neighbour
as Hysterical Fan
as Terry
as British Olympian
as Calgary Press
as Eddie's Fan
as British Olympian
as Erik Moberg
as Lars Kuk
as Richmond the BOA Official
as Ski Sports Sponsor
as U.S. Anchorman
as Canadian Ski Jumper
as Swedish Skiier
as Bartender
as Clive North UK Reporter
as Bjørn Norwegian Coach
as Wayne
as Gillian - Fan
as Official
as Outfitter
as Target
as Eddie (10 years old)
as Swedish Coach
as Reporter
Direction
Director
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Production
Production Company
Executive Producer
Line Producer
Production Coordinator
Assistant Production Coordinator
Distribution
Distributor
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Singapore)
Twentieth Century Studios Film Corporation (United States)
Writers
Screenplay Writer
Story Writer
Script Supervisor
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Still Photographer
Key Grip
Electrician
Grip
Music
Music Director
Music Label
Composer
Music Editor
Sound
Sound Mixer
Foley Artist
Sound Re-recording Mixer
Sound Editor
Foley Editor
Animation
Animator
Art
Art Director
Production Designer
Prop Master
Set Decorator
Storyboard Artist
Assistant Art Director
Carpenter
Casting
Casting Director
Casting Associate
Extras Casting
Casting Assistant
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Assistant Costume Designer
Costume Assistant
Editorial
Editor
Associate Editor
First Assistant Editor
Location
Location Manager
Location Scout
Makeup and Hair
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist
Post Production
Post Production Supervisor
Special Effects
Special Effects Technician
Special Effects Studio
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator Assistant
Visual Effects
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Supervisor
CG Supervisor
Visual Effects Studio
Visual Effects Coordinator
Visual Effects Artist
Digital Compositor
Transportation
Transportation Coordinator
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Camera:
Red Epic Dragon
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Archival Source:
QubeVault
Taglines:
The hysterical true life story of Britain's most famous ski jumper Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards and his journey to Olympic fame.
Inspired by a dream come true
Win or lose, always aim high
Landing in cinemas April 1
Inspired by a dream come true
Win or lose, always aim high
Landing in cinemas April 1
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed into: Eddie the Eagle (Hindi)
Filming Locations:
Goofs:
Errors in Geography
Toward the end of the movie, Calgary's ski jumping arena is actually Erdinger Arena in Oberstdorf, Germany
Errors in Geography
The Calgary mountain scene shows Alpspitz and Zugspitz, 2 German mountains
Continuity
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards exchanges his regular green skis for navy blue jumping skis, but in the next scene, the green skis appear a few times in the crash montage
Miscellaneous
In an early scene with Hugh Jackman, a license plate on the wall says California in script letters. California first issued those plates in 1993
Miscellaneous
The nose piece of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird that Hugh Jackman's character works on has 4 scalloped headlight recessions, which first appeared on the 1979 model
Miscellaneous
At the 1988 Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers have their skis "v-style" (tips spread apart) while in the air. V-style ski jumping came to competition in the 1990s. At the Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers kept their skis parallel in the air
Miscellaneous
When the British national team is introduced to the press, their skis are short, with cut sides and rounded tips. Those skis first appeared in the mid 2000's
Toward the end of the movie, Calgary's ski jumping arena is actually Erdinger Arena in Oberstdorf, Germany
Errors in Geography
The Calgary mountain scene shows Alpspitz and Zugspitz, 2 German mountains
Continuity
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards exchanges his regular green skis for navy blue jumping skis, but in the next scene, the green skis appear a few times in the crash montage
Miscellaneous
In an early scene with Hugh Jackman, a license plate on the wall says California in script letters. California first issued those plates in 1993
Miscellaneous
The nose piece of the 1972 Pontiac Firebird that Hugh Jackman's character works on has 4 scalloped headlight recessions, which first appeared on the 1979 model
Miscellaneous
At the 1988 Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers have their skis "v-style" (tips spread apart) while in the air. V-style ski jumping came to competition in the 1990s. At the Calgary Olympics, ski jumpers kept their skis parallel in the air
Miscellaneous
When the British national team is introduced to the press, their skis are short, with cut sides and rounded tips. Those skis first appeared in the mid 2000's
Trivia:
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards failed to qualify for the 1994 and 1998 Olympics because the committee raised the qualification standards
This marks the second time that Taron Egerton, Matthew Vaughn and Gary Barlow work together on a film, following Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014).
Before Taron Egerton's casting, Steve Coogan was linked to the role of Edwards.
Nils Vettori, son of the 1992 Olympic ski jumping champion Ernst Vettori (AUT), appeared as an extra in the movie. He played a ski jumper in the outrun of the hill.
Started filming on 9 March 2015.
In the official trailer, around 20 seconds in, two football shirts are hung up on a washing line: a maroon one with the number "five" and a green one with the number "one." This is a reference to the 2012 Scottish Cup final where Heart of Midlothian beat city rivals Hibernian 5-1.
On 6 June 2015, the real-life Eddie Edwards himself told BBC news that the movie will be 90% made up. Edwards said, "I've been warned only 10 to 15% of it is based on my life
Taron Egerton said he was in awe of co-star Hugh Jackman's physique. He said, "Hugh Jackman has got guns to die for. Have you seen his arms? They are bigger than my head!" In the film, Jackman plays Egerton's trainer.
Before Rupert Grint's casting, Steve Coogan was linked to the role of Edwards.
This marks the second time that Taron Egerton, Matthew Vaughn and Gary Barlow work together on a film, following Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014).
Before Taron Egerton's casting, Steve Coogan was linked to the role of Edwards.
Nils Vettori, son of the 1992 Olympic ski jumping champion Ernst Vettori (AUT), appeared as an extra in the movie. He played a ski jumper in the outrun of the hill.
Started filming on 9 March 2015.
In the official trailer, around 20 seconds in, two football shirts are hung up on a washing line: a maroon one with the number "five" and a green one with the number "one." This is a reference to the 2012 Scottish Cup final where Heart of Midlothian beat city rivals Hibernian 5-1.
On 6 June 2015, the real-life Eddie Edwards himself told BBC news that the movie will be 90% made up. Edwards said, "I've been warned only 10 to 15% of it is based on my life
Taron Egerton said he was in awe of co-star Hugh Jackman's physique. He said, "Hugh Jackman has got guns to die for. Have you seen his arms? They are bigger than my head!" In the film, Jackman plays Egerton's trainer.
Before Rupert Grint's casting, Steve Coogan was linked to the role of Edwards.
Filming Start Date:
09 Mar 2015
Trailers
Posters
Videos
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Featurette
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
Eddie the Eagle - Featurette
Eddie the Eagle - Featurette
Eddie the Eagle - Featurette
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Featurette
Eddie the Eagle - Promo
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
Eddie the Eagle - Sneak Peek
