The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

11/22/1984 (AU) • 1h 53m

Drama

Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...THE COOLANGATTA GOLD!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Joss McWilliam

Steve Lucas

Colin Friels

Adam Lucas

Nick Tate

Joe Lucas

Robyn Nevin

Robyn Lucas

Paul Sterling

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Melissa Jaffer

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,600,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

underdog

obsession

plantation

training

motorcycle crash

sibling rivalry

endurance

water sports

sport competition

karate class

ballet class

talent manager

1980s

running on the beach

domineering father

gold coast

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