Alex

1993 NR 1h 33m 6.1

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...

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 workload. To make the Olympics, her ultimate dream, she must not only overcome a formidable foe, but also the death of her boyfriend.

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Info about Alex

Studio(s): Total Film & Television, New Zealand Film Commission

Originally Released: May 07, 1993

Production Countries: Australia, New Zealand

Genres: Drama, Sport