Alex (film)

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. The film was never released theatrically in Australia, but shown in some foreign territories and went straight to video.

Premise

A young headstrong New Zealand woman's 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