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1992 New Zealand film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alex is a 1993 Australian-New Zealand drama film directed by Megan Simpson and starring Lauren Jackson, Chris Haywood, and Josh Picker. It is based on a popular young adult novel by Tessa Duder.[1] The film was never released theatrically in Australia, but shown in some foreign territories and went straight to video.[2]
Alex | |
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Directed by | Megan Simpson |
Written by | Ken Catran |
Based on | the novel by Tessa Duder |
Produced by | Tom Parkinson Phil Gerlach |
Starring | Lauren Jackson Chris Haywood Josh Picker |
Cinematography | Donald Duncan |
Edited by | Tony Kavanagh |
Music by | Todd Hunter |
Production companies | Isambard Productions Total Film and Television New Zealand Film Commission Australian Film Finance Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 mins |
Countries | New Zealand Australia |
Language | English |
A young headstrong New Zealand woman's (Lauren Jackson) quest against the setbacks, intense rivalry and personal tragedy to win selection for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games in the women's 100m freestyle.
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