Movie: Alex

Top 8 Billed Cast

Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson

Alex Archer

Josh Picker
Josh Picker

Andy

Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood

Mr. Jack

Cathy Godbold
Cathy Godbold

Maggie Benton

Elizabeth Hawthorne
Elizabeth Hawthorne

Mrs. Benton

Bruce Phillips
Bruce Phillips

Mr. Archer

Grant Tilly
Grant Tilly

Mr. Upjohn

Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith

Mr. Benton

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  • Overview

    It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.

  • Release Date

    1993-05-07

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Alex has two great loves. To win one, she must lose the other.

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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