Eight Below Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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.

Action Adventure Drama

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Eight Below.

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  Paul Walker

  Hours, Takers

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  Jason Biggs

  My Best Friend's Girl, Best. Christmas. Ever!

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  Bruce Greenwood

  Gold, Racing Stripes

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  Moon Bloodgood

  Detained , Faster

Crew Behind the Film

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 North Wind and The Entity.

Director

Frank Marshall

Screenwriters

David DiGilio
Mike Rich

Producers

David Hoberman
Christine Iso
Masaru Kakutani
Todd LIeberman
Roy Lee

Production Details

What we know about the Eight Below movie production.

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).

Production Updates for Eight Below

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Eight Below movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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