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The Coolangatta Gold

1984 • 1h53m Drama

Rating

4.8/10

Popularity

1

Steve Lucas is a nineteen year old who is filled with the burning resentment of being forced to live in his brother's shadow. His brother Adam, is burdened by his father's desire for glory, and must win The Coolangatta Gold Tri-Aquathon, It is the greatest endurance test of them all: a marathon involving a 20 kilometer beach run, 6 kilometer swim and a 17 kilometer surf ski from Surfers Paradise along the golden arc of beach to Coolangatta and back to the start. The Coolangatta Gold is a story of human endeavor and endurance against overwhelming odds.

Details

Director

Igor Auzins

Screenplay

Peter Schreck

Cast

Joss McWilliam

Colin Friels

Nick Tate

Release date

11/22/1984

Status

Released

Budget

$5,600,000

Origin country

AU

US

Vote count

5