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The Coolangatta Gold
The Coolangatta Gold
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  2. The Coolangatta Gold

The Coolangatta Gold

1984
1h 53m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1984

Runtime

1h 53m

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Storyline

"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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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Nov 22, 1984
Languages
English
Director
Igor Auzins
Igor Auzins
Production
Michael Edgley International
Michael Edgley International
Noble Entertainment Group
Noble Entertainment Group
Hoyts Edgley
Hoyts Edgley
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Joss McWilliam

Joss McWilliam

Steve Lucas

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Adam Lucas

Nick Tate

Nick Tate

Joe Lucas

Josephine Smulders

Kerri Dean

Robyn Nevin

Robyn Nevin

Robyn Lucas

Grant Kenny

Grant

Melanie Day

Gilda

Paul Sterling

Karate Teacher

Melissa Jaffer

Melissa Jaffer

Ballet Teacher

Wilbur Wilde

Lead Singer

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