Barracuda 2016
Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of Australian swimming is beginning and a scholarship to an exclusive boys school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to his ultimate goal - winning Olympic gold. Initially, Danny struggles to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys school. However under the charge of highly regarded coach Frank Torma and a friendship/rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable 'Barracuda'.
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S1·E1 1996Ambitious young swimmer Danny Kelly wakes before dawn to workout before his first day at the exclusive Blackstone College where he has won a scholarship.
S1·E2 1997After Danny’s success in Albury, he trains hard with the swim squad. And he’s finally earned their respect. However coach Torma unsettles Danny by insisting he change…
S1·E3 1998Fresh from his world record-breaking swim, Danny’s dreams come true when he is accepted into the Australian squad for the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. He…
S1·E4 2000It’s the opening night of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the nation is buzzing with excitement. It’s been two years since Danny’s public loss and humiliation at the…Cast
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Madeleine Vizard
Lauren
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Chris Van Ingen
Dennis
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Mia Lethbridge
Katie
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Ian Swan
Barman
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Roger Gardner
Pub Goer
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Mick Alford
Police Officer #1
A
Anica Brown
Mr Taylor's New Partner
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Roy Edmunds
Truck Driver
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Tyla Giles-Watson
Heath Thompson
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Dennis Cometti
Olympic Opening Ceremony Announcer (voice)
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Danielle Stefano
Michelle
C
Cindy Waddingham
VIS Publicist
C
Clare Chihambakwe
Julia
B
Barry Mitchell
Man in Changeroom
B
Brad Harris
Australian Official KL
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Sandy Frame
Brisbane Official
A
Andrew Lauterstein
Hayden Lewis
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Tigerlily Walsh
Maisie Banley
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Mark Stuart
Mr. Banley
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Natalie Carr
Mrs. Banley
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Anthony Lim
Thuc
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Will Sutherland
Cosgrove
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Stephen Phillips
Mr. Gilbert
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Keir Saltmarsh
Mr. Oldfield
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Felix Nobis
Mr. Canning
Crew
- Creator
- Christos Tsiolkas
- Writers
- Christos Tsiolkas
- Producers
- Tony Ayres, Amanda Higgs
Details
- First air date
- Jul 10, 2016
- Last air date
- Jul 31, 2016
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode runtime
- 54 min
- Network
- ABC TV
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- Matchbox Pictures
- Language
- English
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