Swimming Upstream
Based on the true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family. He lives In the shadow of an abusive father, but Tony finds the inner strength to become a swimming champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordingary swimm...
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| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles, CA :
MGM Home Entertainment,
[2005].
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| Summary: | Based on the true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family. He lives In the shadow of an abusive father, but Tony finds the inner strength to become a swimming champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordingary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart. |
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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Based on the book by Anthony Fingleton, Diane Fingleton. Special features: 'Swimming upstream': the making of a champion; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material involving alcoholism and domestic abuse. |
| Awards: | Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, 2003: FCCA Award Best Editing (Marcus D'Arcy); Best Screenplay - Adapted (Anthony Fingleton); Best Supporting Actor - Female (Judy Davis). |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Martin McGrath ; editor, Marcus D'Arcy ; music, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil ; costume designer, Angus Strathie ; production designer, Roger Ford. |
