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.
Publisher:Los Angeles, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, [2005]
General Note: English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.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).Special features: 'Swimming upstream': the making of a champion; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer.Based on the book by Anthony Fingleton, Diane Fingleton.Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Martin McGrath ; editor, Marcus D'Arcy ; music, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil ; costume designer, Angus Strathie ; production designer, Roger Ford.
Participant or Performer Note: Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl, Deborah Kennedy, David Hoflin, Craig Horner, Brittany Byrner.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material involving alcoholism and domestic abuse.
Awards Note:
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).