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Swimming Upstream (2005)

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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. Set in 1950s Brisbane, Australia, the family drama centers on Tony, a young man who beats the odds to become a champion swimmer in spite of his overbearing, alcoholic father and long-suffering, but quietly heroic mother. Overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it's only... See Full Description
Genres: Drama, Kids/Family, Adaptation and Sports
Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min.
Release Date: February 4th, 2005
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for Thematic material involving alcoholism and domestic abuse.
Distributors:
MGM Distribution Company
Cast and Credits
Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, David Hoflin, Tim Draxl
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Produced by: Andrew Mason, William J. Immerman, Anthony Fingleton
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E! Online,
"...makes you realize that simple stories of triumph can be completely engrossing." Full Review...
Hollywood Reporter, Luke Sader
"...will be lucky to tread water in domestic release." Full Review...
New York Post, Lou Lumenick
"The shallow end." Full Review...
New York Times, Stephen Holden
"...gripping, downbeat family drama..." Full Review...
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