Main Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl, David Hoflin
Release Year: 2002
Country: AU
Run Time: 114 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG13
Plot
Based on the true story of a youth from Brisbane, Australia, who overcame family dysfunction to become a world-class athlete, director Russell Mulcahy's drama centers on young Tony Fingleton's (Jesse Spencer) relationship with his distant father, Harold (Geoffrey Rush), and the dedication it took to win his respect. Born into a large family and convinced by his father that he will never amount to the achievements of his brothers, Tony attempts to win his father's respect by becoming a champion swimmer. Despite his best efforts to please his father, Tony also begins to realize his own self-worth in the process. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Craig Horner - Ronald Fingleton; Brittany Byrnes - Diane Fingleton; Deborah Kennedy - Billie; Mark Hembrow - Tommy; Mitchell Dellevergin - Young Tony; Thomas Davidson - Young John; Kain O'Keefe - Young Harold Jr.; Robert Quinn - Young Ronald; Keeara Byrnes - Young Diane; Des Drury - Mack; Melissa Thomas - Dawn Fraser; Dawn Fraser - Dawn Fraser's coach; Remi Broadway - Murray Rose; Murray Rose - Reporter
Credit
Laurie Faen - Art Director, Ann Robinson - Casting, Nick Morton - Co-producer, Angus Strathie - Costume Designer, Gamila Smith - Costume Designer, Carolynne Cunningham - First Assistant Director, Russell Mulcahy - Director, Marcus D'Arcy - Editor, Anthony Fingleton - Executive Producer, William J. Immerman - Executive Producer, Carol Hughes - Line Producer, Reinhold Heil - Composer (Music Score), Johnny Klimek - Composer (Music Score), Roger Ford - Production Designer, Martin McGrath - Cinematographer, Karen Baldwin - Producer, Paul Pompian - Producer, Howard Baldwin - Producer, Andrew Mason - Producer, Harry Ward - Special Effects, Andrew Plain - Sound/Sound Designer, Greg Burgmann - Sound/Sound Designer, Chris Anderson - Stunts, Anthony Fingleton - Screenwriter, Animal Logic Film - Digital Effects, Anthony Fingleton - Book Author, Diane Fingleton - Book Author
