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Feb 27, 2003 · Swimming Upstream: Directed by Russell Mulcahy. With Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl. The inspirational life story of Australian swimmer Tony Fingleton.
Harold Fingleton, a vile, brutal harbor laborer, is obsessed with sports and macho toughness to the point of encouraging eldest son Harold to bully sensitive junior Tony, whom both abuse as 'sissy'. Only when he discovers Tony and his sweet, timid brother John have a talent for swimming, he turns away from boxer Harold to make them both toil in ...
Deciding to pursue competitive swimming, Tony embarks on a quest to become the best athlete possible. Along the way, he discovers both confidence and his talent. Although Tony has the support of ...
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Swimming Upstream. The true story of a swimmer's quest for Olympic gold, "Swimming Upstream" is a gripping tale of emotional triumph. Geoffrey Rush and Judy Davis deliver amazing performances in this haunting meditation on dreams, determination and defeating the odds. IMDb 7.0 1 h 37 min 2004. X-Ray PG-13.
Feb 4, 2005 · 2005. PG-13. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM) 1 h 54 m. Summary Swimming Upstream tells the compelling and inspirational true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man form a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion swimmer. (MGM)
Swimming Upstream is a 2003 Australian biographical drama film written by Tony Fingleton and directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Jesse Spencer, Geoffrey Rush, and Judy Davis. It shows the life of Fingleton (Spencer) from childhood to adulthood, and dealing with a topsy-turvy family.
Swimming Upstream. 2003 · 1 hr 38 min. PG-13. Drama · Sport. The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man overshadowed by his siblings, who becomes a champion swimmer in hopes of winning his father’s love. Subtitles: English. Starring: Geoffrey Rush Judy Davis Jesse Spencer. Directed by: Russell Mulcahy.
