Everything You Need to Know About Eight Below Movie (2006) - Movie Insider (original) (raw)
The most amazing story of survival, friendship, and adventure ever told.
Who's Involved:
David Hoberman, Paul Walker, Roy Lee, Todd LIeberman, Frank Marshall, Jason Biggs, David DiGilio, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, Mike Rich, Christine Iso, Masaru Kakutani
PG Parental Guidance Suggested MPA
Rating Reason: some peril and brief mild language
Runtime: N/A
Language: English
Plot: What's the story about?
Inspired by a true story, Eight Below is an exciting action-adventure about loyalty and the bonds of friendship set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions in Antarctica. During the harsh, Antarctic winter, the dogs must struggle for survival alone in the intense frozen wilderness for over 6 months.
Also known as
- Antarctica
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Who stars in Eight Below: Cast List
Who's making Eight Below: Crew List
A look at the Eight Below behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Frank Marshall last directed The Beach Boys and Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story. The film's writer David DiGilio last wrote TRON: Ares and North Wind.
Producers
David Hoberman
Christine Iso
Masaru Kakutani
Todd LIeberman
Roy Lee
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Production: What we know about Eight Below?
Key Facts
- The film is inspired by the events of a 1957 Japanese Antarctic Expedition, which served as the basis for the blockbuster Japanese film, Nankyoku Monogatari (Antarctica).
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Eight Below DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Eight Below was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 .
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