Swimming Upstream (2002)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Russell Mulcahy
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Swimming Upstream
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
Complete Cast of Swimming Upstream
- Geoffrey Rush - Harold Fingleton
- Jesse Spencer - Tony Fingleton
- David Hoflin - Harry Fingleton Jr.
- Brittany Byrnes - Diane Fingleton
- Mark Hembrow - Tommy
- Thomas Davidson - Young John
- Robert Quinn - Young Ronald
- Des Drury - Mack
- Dawn Fraser - Dawn Fraser's coach
- Murray Rose - Reporter
- Judy Davis - Dora Fingleton
- Tim Draxl - John Fingleton
- Craig Horner - Ronald Fingleton
- Deborah Kennedy - Billie
- Mitchell Dellevergin - Young Tony
- Kain O'Keefe - Young Harold Jr.
- Keeara Byrnes - Young Diane
- Melissa Thomas - Dawn Fraser
- Remi Broadway - Murray Rose
- Director(s):
- Russell Mulcahy
- Writer(s):
- Anthony Fingleton
- Producer(s):
- Karen Baldwin, Howard Baldwin, Andrew Mason
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations, Adult Language, Sexual Situations)
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