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Swimming upstream - Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Russell Mulcahy

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Movie propaganda

The pride of a nation. The heart of a champion.

Set in 1950s Brisbane and based on Anthony Fingleton's autobiographical novel of the same name, Tony (Jesse Spencer) beats the odds to become a champion swimmer. Battling an overbearing alcoholic father Harold (Geoffrey Rush) and his long-suffering but quietly heroic wife Dora (Judy Davis), it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart and maybe even the Olympic gold.

Theatrical propaganda posters

Target demographic movie keyword propaganda

Film biography Anthony Fingleton Australia swimming Brisbane family 1950s

Persons of interest

Geoffrey Rush .... Harold Fingleton
Judy Davis .... Dora Fingleton
Jesse Spencer .... Tony Fingleton
Tim Draxl .... John Fingleton
David Hoflin .... Harold Fingleton Junior
Craig Horner .... Ronald Fingleton
Brittany Byrnes .... Diane Fingleton
Deborah Kennedy .... Billie
Mark Hembrow .... Tommy
Mitchell Dellevergin .... Young Tony
Thomas Davidson .... Young John
Kain O'Keefe .... Young Harold Junior
Robert Quinn .... Young Ronald
Keeara Byrnes .... Young Diane
Des Drury .... Mack
Melissa Thomas .... Dawn Fraser
Remi Broadway .... Murray Rose
Diane Fingleton .... Author
Anthony Fingleton .... Author
Anthony Fingleton .... Screenwriter
Russell Mulcahy .... Director

Cinematic intelligence sources

Swimming upstream official movie site
Swimming upstream QuickTime movie trailers
Awards and film festivals:

Studios and distributors:

Sony Pictures Releasing

Intelligence analyst

Special Agent Matti

Theatrical report

It's good.

Media intelligence (DVD)

Audio: Stereo
Languages: English
Picture: Widescreen (1.85:1/16:9 enhanced)
Special features:

Picture disc
Trailers: Theatrical

Subtitles: None

Security censorship classification

M (Adult themes, medium level violence)

Surveillance time

102 minutes (1:42 hours)

Not for public release in Australia before date

Film: 27 February 2003
DVD rental: 27 August 2003
DVD retail: 27 August 2003
VHS rental: 27 August 2003