The Coolangatta Gold ( The Gold and the Glory )

The Coolangatta Gold (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: The Gold and the Glory
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
108 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1984 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Igor Auzins

Written By:
Igor Auzins
Ted Robinson
Peter Schreck

Actors:
Joss McWilliam ..... Steve Lucas
Nick Tate ..... Joe Lucas
Colin Friels ..... Adam Lucas
Josephine Smulders ..... Kerri Dean
Robyn Nevin ..... Robyn Lukas
Grant Kenny ..... Grant
Melanie Day ..... Gilda
Melissa Jaffer ..... Ballet teacher
Paul Sterling ..... Karate teacher
Brian Syron ..... The Entrepreneur
Robert Brough ..... Commentator
Marlon Holden ..... Band Member
Wilbur Wilde ..... Lead Singer

Synopsis:

Steve Lucas (Joss McWilliam) 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 (Colin Friels), 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 kilometre beach run, 6 kilometre swim and a 17 kilometre 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 endeavour and endurance against overwhelming odds.

Director Igor Auzins and screenwriter Peter Schreck, best known for their work on the Australian film We of the Never Never, were reteamed on Coolangatta Gold. The story takes place on the Gold Coast of Queensland, where for many years a grueling athletic competition has been held. Participants in the 'Coolangata Gold' are required to swim, run and surf-ski over a course of 26 miles. Still smarting over losing the contest in 1960, ageing athlete Joe Lucas (Nick Tait) forces his son Adam (Colin Friels) to participate in the 'Gold.' But though he's up to the challenge, Adam is more interested in charting his own course in life. The film's highlights include an exciting last-lap finale, and an extended guest appearance by real-life Coolangatta Gold champion Grant Kenny.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 07 May, 2006.

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