Dawn (1979)
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Australia was a powerhouse in world swimming competitions long before the U.S.'s Mark Spitz was a gleam in his father's eye. Foremost among these sports heroes was high-spirited Dawn Fraser, who won four gold medals at three Olympics (1956, '60 and '64). This clear-sighted biographical drama explores Fraser's life before, during and just after her competitive years. Fraser was forever getting herself into trouble, and she consistently rebelled against authority. Among the many dramatic events which marked her career, she was banned from Australian swimming for 10 years after stealing a flag during the Tokyo ('64) Olympics. The movie underscores her strong family ties and her attachment to Balmain, the working-class suburb of Sydney she grew up in, which makes her later career as a Member of Parliament for the area easier to understand. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Bronwyn MacKay-Payne - Dawn
- Ron Haddrick - Pop
- Kevin J. Wilson - Bippy
- Margaret Gerard - Louise
- Tom Richards - Harry
- Mark Morgan - Northside Swimmer
- Ivor Kants - Len
- Arthur Sherman - Gil
- Judith Fisher - Chaperone
- Judi Farr - New Resident
- John Diedrich - Gary
- David Cameron - Joe
- John Clayton - Syd
- Bob Baines - 2nd Policeman
- Audine Leith - Barmaid
- John Armstrong
- Wayne Anthony - Garage Customer
- Richard Hill - Ken
- Don Barker - Doctor
- Bunny Brooke - Mum
- Director(s):
- Ken Hannam
- Writer(s):
- Joy Cavill
- Producer(s):
- Joy Cavill
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