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  • Alex (1992)
  • Unrated
    90 min | Drama, Sport
Alex (1992)
Unrated
90 min | Drama, Sport

Headstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes piano and ballet lessons to go with a full school ...See moreHeadstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes piano and ballet lessons to go with a full school workload. To make the Olympics, her ultimate dream, she must not only overcome a formidable foe, but also the death of her boyfriend. Written by Jerry Milani See less
Director
Megan Simpson Huberman (as Megan Simpson)
Writers
Ken Catran (screenplay) | Tessa Duder (book)
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Editor
Production Designer
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Updated Oct 31, 1992

Release date
Jun 25, 1996 (United States)
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48 cast members
Name Known for
Lauren A Jackson
Alex (as Lauren Jackson) Alex (as Lauren Jackson)   See fewer
Chris Haywood
Mr. Jack Mr. Jack   See fewer
Cathy Godbold
Maggie (as Catherine Godbold) Maggie (as Catherine Godbold)   See fewer
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Mrs. Benton (as Elizabeth Hawthorn) Mrs. Benton (as Elizabeth Hawthorn)   See fewer
Bruce Phillips
Mr. Archer Mr. Archer   See fewer
May Lloyd
Mrs. Archer Mrs. Archer   See fewer
Patrick Smith
Mr. Benton Mr. Benton   See fewer
Rima Te Wiata
Female Commentator Female Commentator   See fewer
Mark Wright
Male Commentator Male Commentator   See fewer
Grant Tilly
Mr. Upjohn Mr. Upjohn   See fewer
Greg Johnson
Male Journo Male Journo   See fewer
Alison Bruce
Female Journo Female Journo   See fewer
Kim Hanson
Julia Julia   See fewer
Leon Woods
Jamie Jamie   See fewer
Christine Bartlett
Miss Macrae Miss Macrae   See fewer
Gilbert Goldie
Man Official Man Official   See fewer
Joy Watson
Woman Official Woman Official   See fewer
Susannah Devereux
Miss Wylie Miss Wylie   See fewer
John Sumner
Milkman Milkman   See fewer
Nigel Harbrow
Maggie's Trainer Maggie's Trainer   See fewer
Teresa Woodham
Miss Welland Miss Welland   See fewer
David Stott
Race Announcer Race Announcer   See fewer
Antony Groser
Race Starter (as Tony Groser) Race Starter (as Tony Groser)   See fewer
John Mellor
Mr. Phillips Mr. Phillips   See fewer
Susan Story
Miss Stavely Miss Stavely   See fewer
Anne Hunter
Hockey Coach Hockey Coach   See fewer
Jan Saussey
Mrs. Richmond Mrs. Richmond   See fewer
Paul Benseman
Maggie's Date Maggie's Date   See fewer
Ketzal Stirling
Dance Boy Dance Boy   See fewer
Stuart Anderson
Dance Boy Dance Boy   See fewer
Eli Barkaway
Dance Boy Dance Boy   See fewer
Kristie O'Sullivan
Dance Girl (as Kirstie O'Sullivan) Dance Girl (as Kirstie O'Sullivan)   See fewer
Alison Selman
Dance Girl Dance Girl   See fewer
Margot Hodgson
Dance Girl Dance Girl   See fewer
Kirsten Reade
Swimmer Swimmer   See fewer
Kathryn McKenzie
Swimmer Swimmer   See fewer
Stacey Bodger
Swimmer Swimmer   See fewer
Janine Service
Tough Hockey Player Tough Hockey Player   See fewer
Gaye Harman
Ballet Piano Player Ballet Piano Player   See fewer
Michael Shirley
Radio Announcer Radio Announcer   See fewer
Kevin Golsby
Newsreel Announcer (as Kevin Goldsby) Newsreel Announcer (as Kevin Goldsby)   See fewer
Stephen Anderton
Band Singer Band Singer   See fewer
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