The Coolangatta Gold
“Brother against brother, father against son. All competing for...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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Igor Auzins
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Schreck
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Coolangatta Gold
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Michael Edgley International, Noble Entertainment Group, Hoyts Edgley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Igor Auzins
Peter Schreck
Bill Conti
Keith Wagstaff, Dean Semler
Tim Wellburn
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Hicks
Stunt Coordinator
Igor Auzins
Director
Peter Schreck
Writer
Bob Hicks
Stunt Coordinator
Keith Wagstaff
Director of Photography
Bob Hill
Production Design
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Coolangatta Gold
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What is The Coolangatta Gold about?
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.
Who directed The Coolangatta Gold?
The Coolangatta Gold was directed by Igor Auzins.
Who stars in The Coolangatta Gold?
The principal cast of The Coolangatta Gold includes Joss McWilliam, Colin Friels, Nick Tate, Josephine Smulders, Robyn Nevin.
When was The Coolangatta Gold released and how long is it?
The Coolangatta Gold was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Coolangatta Gold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Coolangatta Gold was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Coolangatta Gold?
The Coolangatta Gold holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).