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Based on the screenplay by Peter Schreck.
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The Coolangatta Gold
( dir. Igor Auzins
)
Australia
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Michael Edgley International
,
1984
Z1833909
1984
single work
film/TV
(taught in 2 units)
'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 kilometre beach run, 6 kilometre swim and a 17 kilometre 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 endeavour and endurance against overwhelming odds.' (Source: IMDB)
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