Alex
“Alex has two great loves. To win one, she must lose the other.”
Synopsis
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Megan Simpson Huberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Catran
- Original Score
- Todd Hunter
- Original Title
- Alex
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Total Film & Television, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Megan Simpson Huberman
Ken Catran
Todd Hunter
Donald Duncan
Tony Kavanagh
Phil Gerlach, Tom Parkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Megan Simpson Huberman
Director
Phil Gerlach
Producer
Tom Parkinson
Producer
Ken Catran
Writer
Todd Hunter
Original Music Composer
Tony Kavanagh
Editor
Kim Sinclair
Production Design
Sara Beale
Costume Design
Donald Duncan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alex
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What is Alex about?
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
Who directed Alex?
Alex was directed by Megan Simpson Huberman.
Who stars in Alex?
The principal cast of Alex includes Lauren Jackson, Josh Picker, Chris Haywood, Cathy Godbold, Elizabeth Hawthorne.
When was Alex released and how long is it?
Alex was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Alex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alex was composed by Todd Hunter.