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The Coolangatta Gold

(1984)

November 22, 1984• 1h 53m
48%
TMDB Score

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.

Igor Auzins

Director

Top Billed Cast

JM

Joss McWilliam

Steve Lucas

CF

Colin Friels

Adam Lucas

NT

Nick Tate

Joe Lucas

JS

Josephine Smulders

Kerri Dean

RN

Robyn Nevin

Robyn Lucas

GK

Grant Kenny

Grant

MD

Melanie Day

Gilda

PS

Paul Sterling

Karate Teacher

MJ

Melissa Jaffer

Ballet Teacher

WW

Wilbur Wilde

Lead Singer