Double Sculls

Double Sculls

1986 · 94 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, TV Movie

A man tries to rehabilitate his alcoholic friend by entering them both into the Australian national rowing championships.

Directed by Ian Gilmour · Written by Chris Peacock

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