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The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

Drama

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

Release Date: 1984, November 22
Directors: Igor Auzins
Countries: Australia
Production: Michael Edgley International, Noble Entertainment Group, Hoyts Edgley, Hoyts Edgley
Cast: Melissa Jaffer, Robyn Nevin, Nick Tate, Colin Friels, Joss McWilliam, Wilbur Wilde, Josephine Smulders, Grant Kenny, Melanie Day, Paul Sterling

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.

Keywords:

underdog sibling rivalry training obsession 1980s sport competition plantation motorcycle crash talent manager endurance karate class domineering father running on the beach water sports ballet class gold coast