The Challenge (1986)
December 29, 1986Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

John Wood
Alan Bond

Lorraine Bayly
Eileen Bond

Nicholas Hammond
Dennis Conner

Richard Moir
John Bertrand

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 Langley

Joie Gregory
Judy Conner

Stephanie Lewis
Peggy McCullough

Gus Mercurio
Vic Romagna

Jeff Trueman
Johan Valentijn

Adam Bowen
Ian Howitt

Peter Phelps
Will Ballieu

Derek Amer
Peter Costello

Ian Gilmour
Scotty McAllister

Kelly Dingwall
Damian Fewster

Malcolm Cork
Brian Richardson

David Bennett
Halsey Herreshoff

Marc Caleb
Steve Reilly

Len Kaserman
Latham

Jan Ringrose
Aerobics instructor

Susan Kramer
Doctor

Jeremy Pearce
French Crewman

Mark McCannon
Reporter

Sally Eccleston
Stunts / Camera Operator

Lindsay Frazer
Editor

Jenny Day
Production Manager

Jane Griffin
Assistant Director

Murray Robertson
Assistant Director

Pamela Willis
Production Design

Linda Agran
Executive Producer

Andrew Blaxland
Art Direction

Phil Judd
Sound Editor

Barbara Ring
Production Office Assistant

Tristram Miall
Producer

Anna Senior
Costume Design

Colin Fletcher
Assistant Director
Details.
This Movie Is About.
america's cup challenge
Wiki.
The Challenge is a 1986 Australian mini series based on the 1983 America's Cup.
It was one of the first television productions by Roadshow Coote and Carroll. The series sold well overseas and screened in the UK.