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1984

The Coolangatta Gold

Directed by Igor Auzins
Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...THE COOLANGATTA GOLD!

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.

Duration

1h 53m

Released

November 22, 1984

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Cast10

  • Joss McWilliam
  • Colin Friels
  • Nick Tate
  • Josephine Smulders
  • Robyn Nevin
  • Grant Kenny
  • Melanie Day
  • Paul Sterling
  • Melissa Jaffer

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