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The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

PG · 1984-11-22 · 1h 53m · EN
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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.

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Igor AuzinsDirectorPeter SchreckWriter
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Joss McWilliamJoss McWilliamSteve LucasColin FrielsColin FrielsAdam LucasNick TateNick TateJoe LucasJosephine SmuldersJosephine SmuldersKerri DeanRobyn NevinRobyn NevinRobyn LucasGrant KennyGrant KennyGrantMelanie DayMelanie DayGildaPaul SterlingPaul SterlingKarate TeacherMelissa JafferMelissa JafferBallet TeacherWilbur WildeWilbur WildeLead SingerWilbur WildeWilbur WildeLead Singer

Keywords

1980sTrainingSibling rivalryObsessionMotorcycle crashUnderdogPlantationSport competitionKarate classTalent managerEnduranceWinningWater sportsBallet classBanana plantationRunning on the beachDomineering fatherGold coast

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinity1980s · Training · Sibling RivalryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference393784Actor preference393777 · 147933 · 114263Country preferenceAu

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What is The Coolangatta Gold about?

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.

How long is The Coolangatta Gold?

The Coolangatta Gold has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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