The Coolangatta Gold

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

Nov 22 1984 PG-13 1h 52m
Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Peter Schreck, Max Oldfield, Ted Robinson

Directed by

Igor Auzins

Cast

Joss McWilliam, Nick Tate, Colin Friels

Crew

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Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Hoyts Edgley, Michael Edgley International, Noble Entertainment Group

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
214
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA