Rating: PG13
Genre: Drama
Theatrical Release: 02/04/2005(USA)
Release Date: 05/31/2005
Dubbed: English
Sound: DD5.1
Run Time: 97 Minutes
Flags: Adult Situations, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: MGM

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

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Cast:
Geoffrey Rush - Harold Fingleton
Judy Davis - Dora Fingleton
Jesse Spencer - Tony Fingleton
Tim Draxl - John Fingleton
David Hoflin - Harry Fingleton Jr.
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

Production:
Russell Mulcahy - Director
Karen Baldwin Paul Pompian Howard Baldwin Andrew Mason - Producer
Nick Morton - Co Producer
Reinhold Heil Johnny Klimek - Composer
Marcus D'Arcy - Editor
Anthony Fingleton - Screen Writer
Laurie Faen - Art Director
Anthony Fingleton - Book Author
Diane Fingleton - Book Author
Ann Robinson - Casting
Martin McGrath - Cinematographer
Angus Strathie - Costume Designer
Animal Logic Film - Digital Effects
Anthony Fingleton - Executive Producer
William J. Immerman - Executive Producer
Carolynne Cunningham - First Assistant Director
Carol Hughes - Line Producer
Roger Ford - Production Designer
Andrew Plain - Sound/Sound Designer
Greg Burgmann - Sound/Sound Designer
Harry Ward - Special Effects
Chris Anderson - Stunts
Gamila Smith - Costume Designer

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