Directed by:
Charles JarrottScreenplay:
Douglas BowieCinematography:
Pierre MignotComposer:
Roger WebbCast:
Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton, Melody Anderson, Sean Sullivan, Jeff Wincott, Kim Coates, Ted Dykstra, Michel Perron (more)Plots(1)
In this entertaining turn-of-the-century drama based on a real-life story, Nicolas Cage stars as Ned Hanlan, a juvenile delinquent who rises to become a world-class rower. Seeing in Hanlan a chance to make some fast cash, Bill (David Naughton), a gambler, has Hanlan trained as a sculler and begins to promote him on the racing circuit. Eventually, Hanlan's ability grows, and so does his fame, but success comes at a price when Hanlan falls prey to a ruthless businessman (Christopher Plummer). Through it all, Hanlan becomes a world champion, garners awards on three continents and becomes the first to successfully utilize the "sliding seat." (official distributor synopsis)
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Ian D. Clark
UK
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