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The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

Poster for The Coolangatta Gold

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 & Crew

Director
Igor Auzins
  • Profile picture of Joss McWilliam
    Steve Lucas Joss McWilliam
  • Profile picture of Colin Friels
    Adam Lucas Colin Friels
  • Profile picture of Nick Tate
    Joe Lucas Nick Tate
  • Profile picture of Robyn Nevin
    Robyn Lucas Robyn Nevin
  • Profile picture of Melissa Jaffer
    Ballet Teacher Melissa Jaffer

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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
  • gold coast