The Coolangatta Gold

Steve Lucas is a nineteen year old who is filled with the burning resentment of being forced to live in his brother's shadow. His brother Adam, is burdened by his father's desire for glory, and must win The Coolangatta Gold Tri-Aquathon, It is the greatest endurance test of them all: a marathon involving a 20 kilometer beach run, 6 kilometer swim and a 17 kilometer surf ski from Surfers Paradise along the golden arc of beach to Coolangatta and back to the start. The Coolangatta Gold is a story of human endeavor and endurance against overwhelming odds.

Cast

Joss McWilliam

as Steve Lucas

Colin Friels

as Adam Lucas

Nick Tate

as Joe Lucas

Josephine Smulders

as Kerri Dean

Robyn Nevin

as Robyn Lucas

Grant Kenny

as Grant

Melanie Day

as Gilda

Paul Sterling

as Karate Teacher

Melissa Jaffer

as Ballet Teacher

Wilbur Wilde

as Lead Singer

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