The Coolangatta Gold(1984)
Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...THE COOLANGATTA GOLD!
The Coolangatta Gold Synopsis
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.
The Coolangatta Gold (1984) is a drama film directed by Igor Auzins, released on November 22, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Joss McWilliam, Colin Friels, Nick Tate and Josephine Smulders. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Igor Auzins
- Writers:
- Peter Schreck, Peter Schreck
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Wagstaff
- Production:
- Michael Edgley International, Noble Entertainment Group, Hoyts Edgley
- Budget:
- $5,600,000
- Status:
- Released
The Coolangatta Gold Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joss McWilliam
as Steve Lucas
Colin Friels
as Adam Lucas
Nick Tate
as Joe Lucas
- Josephine Smulders
Josephine Smulders
as Kerri Dean
Robyn Nevin
as Robyn Lucas
- Grant Kenny
Grant Kenny
as Grant
- Melanie Day
Melanie Day
as Gilda
- Paul Sterling
Paul Sterling
as Karate Teacher
Melissa Jaffer
as Ballet Teacher
- Wilbur Wilde
Wilbur Wilde
as Lead Singer
Key crew
Directed by Igor Auzins, written by Peter Schreck and Peter Schreck.
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The Coolangatta Gold Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Coolangatta Gold – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Coolangatta Gold?
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The main cast of The Coolangatta Gold (1984) includes Joss McWilliam, Colin Friels, Nick Tate, Josephine Smulders and Robyn Nevin. The film was directed by Igor Auzins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Coolangatta Gold released?
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The Coolangatta Gold was released on November 22, 1984 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Coolangatta Gold worth watching?
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The Coolangatta Gold (1984) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.