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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.
The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Russell Mulcahy
- 2003-02-27
This is 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 Swimming Upstream on DVD May 31, 2005 starring Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, David Hoflin, Tim Draxl.
- Russell Mulcahy
- Tim Draxl
One of many siblings in a large Australian family, Tony Fingleton (Jesse Spencer) struggles to make his own mark and, most importantly, garner the respect of his stern father, Harold (Geoffrey...
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- Russell Mulcahy
- PG-13
- Geoffrey Rush
The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart. — Crusader Entertainment.
A true story, Swimming Upstream is a terribly painful journey to a triumphant ending. Geoffrey Rush magically brings the monster, Harold Fingleton, a drunk and violent father of five children in 50s and 60s Australia, to vivid life.
The true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart. Reviews and Other Resources.
