The Coolangatta Gold

The Coolangatta Gold

Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...THE COOLANGATTA GOLD!

PG 1984 · 113 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

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.

Directed by Igor Auzins · Written by Peter Schreck

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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

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