Alex (film)

Alex is a 1993 Australian-New Zealand drama film directed by Megan Simpson and starring Lauren Jackson, Chris Haywood, and Josh Picker. It is based on a popular young adult novel by Tessa Duder. The film was never released theatrically in Australia, but shown in some foreign territories and went straight to video.

Premise
A young headstrong New Zealand woman's (Lauren Jackson) quest against the setbacks, intense rivalry and personal tragedy to win selection for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games in the women's 100m freestyle.

Cast

 * Lauren A Jackson as Alex Archer
 * Chris Haywood as Mr Jack
 * Josh Picker as Andy
 * Cathy Godbold as Maggie Benton
 * Elizabeth Hawthorne as Mrs Benton
 * Bruce Phillips as Mr Archer
 * May Lloyd as Mrs Archer
 * Patrick Smith as Mr Benton
 * Rima te Wiata as Female Commentator
 * Mark Wright as Male Commentator
 * Grant Tilly as Mr Upjohn
 * Greg Johnson as Male Journo
 * Alison Bruce as Female Journo