Swimming Upstream

Feb 27 2003 PG-13 1h 54m
Biography, Drama, Sport

A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.

Plot

The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.

Written by

Anthony Fingleton, Diane Fingleton

Directed by

Russell Mulcahy

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Crusader Entertainment, Pacific Film and Television Commission, Baldwin Entertainment Group, Upstream Productions

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 15 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,533
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA