Swimming Upstream (2003) ( Swimming Up stream )

Swimming Upstream (2003) (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Swimming Up stream
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby Surround )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Deleted Scenes
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2003 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Russell Mulcahy

Written By:
Anthony Fingleton
Diane Fingleton

Actors:
Geoffrey Rush ..... Harold Fingleton
Judy Davis ..... Dora Fingleton
Jesse Spencer ..... Tony Fingleton
Tim Draxl ..... John Fingleton
David Hoflin ..... Harold Fingleton Jr.
Craig Horner ..... Ronald Fingleton
Brittany Byrnes ..... Diane Fingleton
Deborah Kennedy ..... Billie
Mark Hembrow ..... Tommy
Mitchell Dellevergin ..... Young Tony
Thomas Davidson ..... Young John
Kain O'Keefe ..... Young Harold Jr.
Robert Quinn ..... Young Ronald
Keeara Byrnes ..... Young Diane
Des Drury ..... Mack

Synopsis:

In the spirit of Billy Elliot and Chariots of Fire comes this compelling and inspirational true story starring Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer and Tim Draxl. Hailed by critics for its 'emotionally powerful' story, Swimming Upstream is the true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.

The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.

The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer Tony Fingleton.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 20 July, 2021.