Alex (1993)
Alex has two great loves. To win one, she must lose the other.
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
Director: Megan Simpson Huberman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 7, 1993
Cast
- Lauren Jackson - Alex Archer
- Josh Picker - Andy
- Chris Haywood - Mr. Jack
- Cathy Godbold - Maggie Benton
- Elizabeth Hawthorne - Mrs. Benton
- Bruce Phillips - Mr. Archer
- Grant Tilly - Mr. Upjohn
- Patrick Smith - Mr. Benton
- Mark Wright - Male Commentator
Screenplay
Music: Todd Hunter
Cinematography: Donald Duncan
Editing: Tony Kavanagh
Production: Total Film & Television, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Country: Australia, New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, woman director
More Films by Director: Megan Simpson Huberman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alex about?
- It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
- Who directed Alex?
- Alex was directed by Megan Simpson Huberman.
- Who stars in Alex?
- Alex stars Lauren Jackson, Josh Picker, Chris Haywood, Cathy Godbold, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Bruce Phillips.
- How long is Alex?
- Alex has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Alex?
- Alex is a Drama film.
- Where was Alex produced?
- Alex was produced in Australia, New Zealand.