The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer Tony Fingleton.
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Russell Mulcahy
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Cast
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| Geoffrey Rush | ... | Harold Fingleton | |
| Judy Davis | ... | Dora Fingleton | |
| Jesse Spencer | ... | Tony Fingleton | |
| Tim Draxl | ... | John Fingleton | |
| Deborah Kennedy | ... | Billie | |
| David Hoflin | ... | Harold Fingleton Jr. | |
| Craig Horner | ... | Ronald Fingleton | |
| Brittany Byrnes | ... | Diane Fingleton | |
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Mitchell Dellevergin | ... | Young Tony |
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Thomas Davidson | ... | Young John |
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Kain O'Keeffe | ... | Young Harold Jr. |
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Robert Quinn | ... | Young Ronald |
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Keeara Byrnes | ... | Young Diane |
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Mark Hembrow | ... | Tommy |
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Simon Burvill-Holmes | ... | Brother Campbell |
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The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart. Written by Crusader Entertainment
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The pride of a nation. The heart of a champion.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for thematic material involving alcoholism and domestic abuse | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
27 February 2003 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
A contracorriente See more »Edit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$24,520, 6 February 2005Gross USA:
$54,965Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$791,154Company Credits
Production Co:
Crusader Entertainment, Pacific Film & Television Commission, Baldwin Entertainment Group See more »
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In the movie, Tony competes in the 100-meter backstroke, winning a silver medal at the Empire Games in 1962. In 1962, the Empire Games swimming events were measured in yards, and Tony won silver behind another Australian in the 220-yard event. When he is later told that "your event was today" in reference to the 1964 Olympics, it refers to the 200-meter backstroke - the 100 wasn't contested in Tokyo. See more »Quotes
Tony Fingleton: [narrating] I was always a little afraid of my father. From my earliest memory there was nothing I could do to please him. I just... never connected to him. So I fell between the cracks.See more »
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This film has two fantastic leads....Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis. These two characters are developed well in an interesting script. Swimming is so much part of our culture and history. It's great to see a film that captures the drama of competition