Comedy sports drama directed by Dexter Fletcher and inspired by the true life story of Michael Edwards or 'Eddie the Eagle', Britain's most famous ski jumper. Taron Egerton stars as the title character, who, with the support of his trainer Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) trains for and competes in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. The first British skier to qualify for the Winter Olympics, the entirely self-funded far-sighted plasterer became an emblem for the British ability to heroically fail. The story follows Eddie on his Olympic journey which famously saw him finish last in both of the events he competed in.
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Producer: Adam Bohling
Producer: Rupert Maconick
Producer: David Reid
Producer: Valerie Van Galder
Producer: Matthew Vaughn
Writer: Simon Kelton
Writer: Sean Macaulay
Music: Matthew Margeson
Cinematographer: George Richmond
Actor: Taron Egerton
Actor: Hugh Jackman
Actor: Christopher Walken
Actor: Rune Temte
Actor: Tim McInnerney
Actor: Lasco Atkins
Actor: Edvin Endre
Actor: Jo Hartley
Actor: Daniel Ings
Actor: Anastasia Harrold
Subject: Michael Edwards