Movie: Via Satellite

Top 5 Billed Cast

Danielle Cormack
Danielle Cormack

Chrissy / Carol

Karl Urban
Karl Urban

Paul

Timothy Balme
Timothy Balme

Ken

Jack Chan
Jack Chan

Takeaway Bar Owner

John McBeth
John McBeth

Olympic Commentator

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  • Overview

    As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.

  • Release Date

    1998-10-15

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
  • Tagline

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English

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