Swimming Upstream
Swimming Upstream tells the compelling and inspirational true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family who found the inner strength to become a swimming champion. Based on Anthony Fingleton’s novel of the same name and set in 1950s Brisbane, Australia, Swimming Upstream stars Jesse Spencer as Tony, a young man who beats the odds to become a champion swimmer in spite of his overbearing, alcoholic father (Geoffrey Rush) and long suffering but quietly heroic mother (Judy Davis). Overshadowed in his father’s eyes by his brothers’ success, it’s only when Tony displays an extraordinary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at a winning his father’s heart – and maybe even Olympic gold.
Runtime: 1 hr 54 minutes
Distributors: MGM
Release Date: 2/5/2005
Features
Looks like you don't have the latest flash plugin!
Credits
Director Russell Mulcahy
Producers Howard Baldwin, Karen Baldwin, Paul Pompian
Executive Producers Andrew Mason, William J. Immerman, Anthony Fingleton
Writers Anthony Fingleton
Harold Fingleton Geoffrey Rush
Dora Fingleton Judy Davis
Tony Fingleton Jesse Spencer
Reviews
2003 Australian Cinematographers Society
Cinematographer of the Year
2003 Film Critics Circle of Australia Award
Best Editing
2002 Australian Film Institute Nominations
Best Actor, Geoffrey Rush, Best Actress, Judy Davis, Best Costume Design
2003 Film Critics Circle of Australia Nomination
Best Actor, Geoffrey Rush
2002 Australian Film Institute Nominations
Best Production Design, Best Adapted Screenplay
2003 IF Award Nominations
Best Actor (Geoffrey Rush), Best Actress (Judy Davis), Best Editing, Best Feature Film, Best Production Design
2005 Prism Award Nomination
Feature Film/Limited Release
2003 Film Critics Circle of Australia Award
Best Supporting Actress, Judy Davis
2003 Film Critics Circle of Australia Award
Best Adapted Screenplay
2003 Film Critics Circle of Australia Nomination
Best Cinematography, Martin McGrath
Sign Up to Newsletter
Sign up to the Walden Newsletter for the latest news in education, entertainment & free screenings.
Walden Blog
Celebrate Girl Role Models: Women’s History Month
Wednesday, 3/10/2010
Women’s History Month is about celebrating the past and the future of women everywhere.
Erin Go Bragh: 4 Saint Patrick’s Day Activity Ideas
Tuesday, 3/9/2010
Learn about the history of Saint Patrick’s Day, and celebrate in style with these fun family and classroom activities.
5 Ways to Promote Music Education with the Movie BANDSLAM
Tuesday, 3/9/2010
March is Music in Our Schools Month – celebrate with the music-based film BANDSLAM.
