Eight Below (2006)

Brutal cold forces two Antarctic explorers to leave their team of sled dogs behind as they fend for their survival.

Director:

Frank Marshall

Writers:

David DiGilio (screenplay), Toshirô Ishidô (film Nankyoku Monogatari),

Stars:

Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Walker	...	Jerry Shepard
Bruce Greenwood	...	Davis McClaren
Moon Bloodgood	...	Katie
Wendy Crewson	...	Eve McClaren
Gerard Plunkett	...	Dr. Andy Harrison
August Schellenberg	...	Mindo
Jason Biggs	...	Charlie Cooper
D.J.	...	Max -a Dog
Timba	...	Max - a Dog
Koda	...	Maya - a Dog (as Koda Bear)
Jasmin	...	Maya - a Dog
Apache	...	Old Jack - a Dog
Buck	...	Old Jack - a Dog
Noble	...	Shadow - a Dog
Troika	...	Shadow - a Dog

Storyline

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission while his dogs fight for survival.

---

Plot Keywords:

dog | survival | rescue | expedition | dog sled | 

---

Taglines:

Eight Below. Inspired by a true story.

---

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some peril and brief mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [br] Disney [fr]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 February 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

8 Below

Filming Locations:

Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,403 (Chile) (9 June 2006)

Gross:

$71,403 (Chile) (16 June 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Mandeville Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Second unit filming in Greenland was referred to by crew members as the "Amundsen Expedition". This was a reference to second unit director/director of photography Mitchell Amundsen, and to Roald Amundsen, the first man to reach the South Pole.

---

Goofs

The movie is set in 1993, but when the characters are drinking Fresca, the bottles have white labels. Fresca did not adopt a white label until 2005.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Jerry Shepard: All right, Coop. A hundred and five degrees. What do you say?
Charlie Cooper: 1-0-5? I can go more.

---

Crazy Credits

Because the 16 dogs credited during the beginning of the end credits are NOT in the comprehensive cast list, but follows the names of the 7 stars, IMDb policy is to order the cast using those 23 names and filling in the rest with the names in the comprehensive cast list.

---

Connections

Remake of Antarctica (1983)

---

Soundtracks

"Erin's Song"
Written and Performed by Curt Sobel, Gary Schreiner
Courtesy of Palisades Music Production

User Reviews

Wonderful, Enjoyable Family Movie

Where do I start? Throughout the movie I couldn't help think about the great dog training. The Huskies were all wonderful and the stars of the movie. I realize that Eight Below is inspired by a true story, but the movie is well written and the story hands together from beginning to end. By the way, my wife and I have two Huskies. We were both teary eyed through much of the movie as were other movie goers. But you don't have to have Huskies or dogs as pets to enjoy this movie. No gratuitous sex or violence, no profanity, but a heart tugging story of survival against all odds. The scenery was beautiful to experience on the big screen, the acting is good and this is a great movie for the entire family. I can't wait to see the movie again. It's a wonderful, clean, wholesome family movie.