The Coolangatta Gold(1984)

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.

Genre: Drama

Director: Igor Auzins

Actors: Joss McWilliam, Nick Tate, Colin Friels, Josephine Smulders, Robyn Nevin, Grant Kenny, Melanie Day, Melissa Jaffer, Paul Starling, Brian Syron

Release date: 1984-11-22

Country of origin: Australia

Length: 1h 53m

Ratings:

• 5.8/10