Alex (film)
1992 New Zealand film
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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]
Directed byMegan Simpson
Written byKen Catran
Based onthe novel by Tessa Duder
Produced byTom Parkinson
Phil Gerlach
Phil Gerlach
| Alex | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Premise
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.
Cast
- Lauren A. Jackson as Alex Archer
- Chris Haywood as Mr Jack
- Josh Picker as Andy
- Cathy Godbold as Maggie Benton
- Elizabeth Hawthorne as Mrs Benton
- Bruce Phillips as Mr Archer
- May Lloyd as Mrs Archer
- Patrick Smith as Mr Benton
- Rima Te Wiata as Female Commentator
- Mark Wright as Male Commentator
- Grant Tilly as Mr Upjohn
- Greg Johnson as Male Journo
- Alison Bruce as Female Journo
