“Eight Below” is a 2006 adventure and drama movie directed by Frank Marshall. The film tells the story of two Antarctic explorers who had to leave their sled dogs behind in freezing conditions, and stars Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, and Moon Bloodgood. This article will discuss where this movie was shot, who played what roles, and will provide trivia and interesting backstage facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Eight Below” was filmed in various locations. The crew filmed in different parts of the world, including Greenland and Svalbard in Norway. They also shot some scenes in several locations in British Columbia, Canada, like Smithers, Stewart, and Vancouver. The filming process started on February 21, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jasmin | Maya – a Dog |
| Apache | Old Jack – a Dog |
| Buck | Old Jack – a Dog |
| Noble | Shadow – a Dog |
| Troika | Shadow – a Dog |
| Flapjack | Buck – a Dog |
| Dino | Buck – a Dog |
| Sitka | Truman – a Dog |
| Chase | Truman – a Dog |
| Floyd | Dewey – a Dog |
| Ryan | Dewey – a Dog |
| Jasper | Shorty – a Dog |
| Lightning | Shorty – a Dog |
| Belinda Metz | Dr. Rosemary Paris |
| Connor Christopher Levins | Eric McClaren |
| Duncan Fraser | Captain Lovett |
| Dan Ziskie | Navy Commander |
| Michael David Simms | Armin Butler |
| Daniel Bacon | Bureaucrat #2 |
| Malcolm Stewart | Charles Buffett |
| Dexter Bell | Worker #1 |
| Garry Chalk | Boat Captain |
| Brenda Campbell | Waitress |
| Michael Adamthwaite | Wharf Boat Captain |
| Buddy Cain | Crew Member |
| Damon Johnson | Jamison |
| Richard Sali | Frank |
| Panou | Howard |
| Megan McKinnon | Kayak Girl (uncredited) |
| Levi Woods | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie had an adventure and drama genre.
- The main roles were played by Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, and Moon Bloodgood.
- Wendy Crewson played the role of Eve McClaren in the movie.
- Gerard Plunkett starred as Dr. Andy Harrison, while August Schellenberg was Mindo.
- In the movie, there were dog characters named Max, Maya, and Old Jack played by D.J., Koda, and Apache respectively.
- The movie won two awards and also received two nominations.
- “Eight Below” received largely positive reviews from its viewers.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Greenland
- Latitude: 71.706936
- Longitude: -42.604303
- Place ID: ChIJFXfA47sNok4RGOIUAYOdzzQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Greenland
- Timezone: America/Godthab
- Location Name: Svalbard, Norway
- Latitude: 77.8749725
- Longitude: 20.9751822
- Place ID: ChIJScCjT9zPoUURdeg1G-dz8ys
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Timezone: Arctic/Longyearbyen
- Location Name: Stewart, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 55.94131239999999
- Longitude: -129.9878921
- Place ID: ChIJK9o5CwvOC1QRRs7YMsc96mY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stewart, BC V0T 1W0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Location Name: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Latitude: 49.2827291
- Longitude: -123.1207375
- Place ID: ChIJs0-pQ_FzhlQRi_OBm-qWkbs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
