The Coolangatta Gold (1984)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Nov 22, 1984

Runtime : 1h 53m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Michael Edgley International, Noble Entertainment Group, Hoyts Edgley

Countries : Australia

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