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Director:

Charles Jarrott

Writer:

Douglas Bowie (writer)

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Release Date:

17 January 1986 (USA) more

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Sport more

Plot:

Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was... more | add synopsis

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Awards:

3 nominations more

User Comments:

Fascinating true story of sculling more (7 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Nicolas Cage ... Ned Hanlan
Cynthia Dale ... Margaret

Christopher Plummer ... Knox

David Naughton ... Bill
Sean Sullivan ... Walter
Melody Anderson ... Dulcie
James B. Douglas ... Collins
Walter Massey ... Mayor
Austin Willis ... Bainbridge

Philip Craig ... Kinnear
Robert McCormick ... Trickett
Tim Weber ... Cooney
George E. Zeeman ... Cop
Geordie Johnson ... Andrew Bothwell
Brian Thorne ... Plaisted
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

La race des champions (Canada: French title)
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Runtime:

100 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:15 | USA:R | Iceland:12


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

The steamship that appears throughout in the film, the RMS Segwun, is the oldest operating steamship in North America. Originally known as the Nipissing, it was first commissioned in 1887. As of this writing (November 2006) The RMS Segwun is still running strong and is based year-round on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst Ontario, Canada. more


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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
Fascinating true story of sculling, 25 December 2000
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Author: smothersnena from Washington State

Found this to be a most fascinating film and a sport I wonder, if anyone does today?? Ned really had some fortitude to go forth and not be struck down by bullies, which obviously were in this profession back then. I believe he was awesome to become a Champion rower on 3 continents. Wonder if anyone in this class today can do as well? Its truly a workout to stay in shape for such competition. I believe Cage did an excellent job in this film even if he was only 22 years old!!

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