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The Coolangatta Gold(1984)
Status: Released
Date: 1984-11-22
43%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
Budget: $5,600,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Michael Edgley International
Noble Entertainment Group
Hoyts Edgley
Movie: The Coolangatta Gold
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joss McWilliam
Steve Lucas
Colin Friels
Adam Lucas
Nick Tate
Joe Lucas
Robyn Nevin
Robyn Lucas
Melissa Jaffer
Ballet Teacher
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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.
Release Date
1984-11-22
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4.25
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Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...THE COOLANGATTA GOLD!
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