Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."
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| Nicolas Cage | ... | Ned Hanlan | |
| Cynthia Dale | ... | Margaret | |
| Christopher Plummer | ... | Knox | |
| David Naughton | ... | Bill | |
| Sean Sullivan | ... | Walter | |
| Melody Anderson | ... | Dulcie | |
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James B. Douglas | ... | Collins |
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Walter Massey | ... | Mayor |
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Austin Willis | ... | Bainbridge |
| Philip Craig | ... | Kinnear | |
| Robert McCormick | ... | Trickett | |
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Tim Weber | ... | Cooney |
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George E. Zeeman | ... | Cop |
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Geordie Johnson | ... | Andrew Bothwell |
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Brian Thorne | ... | Plaisted |
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Based on the life of Ned Hanlan, the late-19th century Canadian sculler and world champion. Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat." Written by Greg Doyle
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Country:
CanadaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
17 January 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
CAD7,716,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$94,261, 19 January 1986Gross USA:
$275,000Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$275,000Company Credits
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Regatta Productions, Téléfilm Canada See more »
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1.85 : 1
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The steamship that appears throughout in the film, the RMS Segwun, is the oldest operating steamship in North America. Originally known as the Nipissing, it was first commissioned in 1887. As of this writing (November 2006) The RMS Segwun is still running strong and is based year-round on Lake Muskoka in Gravenhurst Ontario, Canada. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Found this to be a most fascinating film and a sport I wonder, if anyone does today?? Ned really had some fortitude to go forth and not be struck down by bullies, which obviously were in this profession back then. I believe he was awesome to become a Champion rower on 3 continents. Wonder if anyone in this class today can do as well? Its truly a workout to stay in shape for such competition. I believe Cage did an excellent job in this film even if he was only 22 years old!!