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The Coolangatta Gold

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

4.8(5)19841h 53m1

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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Status
Released
Budget
$5.6M
Box office
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Language
English
  • underdog
  • obsession
  • plantation
  • training
  • motorcycle crash
  • sibling rivalry
  • endurance
  • water sports
  • sport competition
  • karate class
  • ballet class
  • talent manager

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Behind the camera

Director

Igor Auzins

Produced in

Australia

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)PG1 Jan 1988
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalPGWorld Premiere and limited release expanding into wide by Xmas and January '85 race edition22 Nov 1984
  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical14 Jun 1986

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The Coolangatta Gold was released on 22 November 1984.

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