The Uprising
2026 · History · Drama
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Film / 2016
Eddie the Eagle
Directed by
Dexter Fletcher
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Taron EgertonEddie Edwards
Hugh JackmanBronson Peary
Christopher WalkenWarren Sharp
Ania SowinskiCarrie
Mads Sjøgård PettersenErik Moberg
Iris BerbenPetra
Tom CostelloEddie (10 years old)
Jo HartleyJanette
Keith AllenTerry
Dickon TolsonUK Doctor
Jack CostelloEddie (15 years old)
Mark BentonRichmond the BOA Official
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Tim McInnernyDustin Target
Edvin EndreMatti Nykänen
Marc BenjaminLars Holbin
Rune TemteBjørn the Norwegian Coach
Carlton BunceOld Jumper
Joachim RaafOberstdorf Jumping Marshal
Sean JacksonOutfitter
Daniel IngsZach
Jim BroadbentBBC Commentator
Matt RippyUS Anchorman
Graham Fletcher-CookAppleby
Matthew BrandonCanadian Ski Jumper (uncredited)
Jozef AokiCalgary Press (uncredited)
Anthony ChisholmPhotograper (uncredited)
Aria DeMarisSkiier (uncredited)
Jessica AllainBritish Olympian (uncredited)
Daz BlackBus Passenger (uncredited)
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