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The Challenge (1986 – 1987)

The Challenge

^{(1986 – 1987)}

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Action, Drama, Sport

December 29th, 1986

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The story of the 1983 America's Cup challenge, where the Australian team financed by business tycoon Alan Bond, finally wrests the cup from the New York Yacht Club, after an unbroken 132 year winning streak.

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Cast

John Wood
Alan Bond
Lorraine Bayly
Eileen Bond
Nicholas Hammond
Dennis Conner
Richard Moir
Warren Jones
John Diedrich
John Bertrand
Jacki Weaver
Rasa Bertrand
John Clayton
Ben Lexcen
Ray Barrett
Robert McCullough
Tim Pigott-Smith
Peter De Savary
Bartholomew John
John Longley
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Directors

Chris Thomson
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Producers

Linda Agran
executive producer
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Matt Carroll
executive producer
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
Greg Coote
executive producer
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Writers

David Philips
written by
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Keywords

tv mini series
sailing
america's cup

Country of Origin

Australia

Languages

English

Release Dates

December 29th, 1986 (Australia) theatrical
February 17th, 1987 (Belgium)
December 29th, 1986 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

The Challenge (original title)
The America's Cup Challenge (Australia)
The Challenge (Australia)
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Production Companies

The Australian Film Commission (produced with financial assistanvce from)
Roadshow Coote & Carroll (in association with)
Golden Dolphin
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Distribution Companies

CEL Home Video (Australia)
Nine Network Australia (Australia)
EMGEE Home Video (Greece)

Other Companies

Film Finances (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) (completion guarantor)

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