Rowing Through (1996)

Name: Rowing Through
Director: Masato Harada
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-01-01
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Cast: Colin Ferguson, Leslie Hope, Peter Murnik, James Hyndman

Drama

Director: Masato Harada

Cast: Colin Ferguson, Leslie Hope, Peter Murnik, James Hyndman

Runtime115 min

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Based on the real-life story of American rower Tiff Wood (Colin Ferguson), an athlete determined to realize his goal of winning gold at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. Wood's dream is shattered when the U.S. boycotts the games, and he must refocus his life towards making the team four years later, with the odds against him.

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Directed by Masato Harada, Rowing Through (1996) offers a poignant and visually striking exploration of an athlete's determination to overcome adversity and achieve his Olympic dreams. With a compelling lead performance from Colin Ferguson, this drama provides a unique perspective on the sacrifices and challenges faced by a rower striving for gold.

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Rowing Through is a Canadian-Japanese co-produced drama film, directed by Masato Harada and released in 1996. Based on David Halberstam's book The Amateurs, the film centres on American sculler Tiff Wood as he tries to qualify for the 1984 Summer Olympics.