The Coolangatta Gold (1984)
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.
Cast
- Joss McWilliam - Steve Lucas
- Colin Friels - Adam Lucas
- Nick Tate - Joe Lucas
- Josephine Smulders - Kerri Dean
- Robyn Nevin - Robyn Lucas
- Grant Kenny - Grant
- Melanie Day - Gilda
- Paul Sterling - Karate Teacher
- Melissa Jaffer - Ballet Teacher
- Wilbur Wilde - Lead Singer
Screenplay
- Peter Schreck
- Peter Schreck (Story)
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Underdog Triumphs, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
underdog, obsession, plantation, training, motorcycle crash, sibling rivalry, endurance, water sports, sport competition, karate class, ballet class, talent manager, 1980s, running on the beach, domineering father
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Coolangatta Gold?
- The Coolangatta Gold was directed by Igor Auzins.
- Who stars in The Coolangatta Gold?
- The Coolangatta Gold stars Joss McWilliam, Colin Friels, Nick Tate, Josephine Smulders, Robyn Nevin, Grant Kenny.
- How long is The Coolangatta Gold?
- The Coolangatta Gold has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Coolangatta Gold?
- The Coolangatta Gold is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Coolangatta Gold?
- The Coolangatta Gold had a budget of $6M.
- Where was The Coolangatta Gold produced?
- The Coolangatta Gold was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Coolangatta Gold?
- The themes of The Coolangatta Gold include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Underdog Triumphs, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.