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The Challenge (1986)

First aired December 29, 19861 season · 6 epsEnded
Action & AdventureDrama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Wood

John Wood

Alan Bond

Lorraine Bayly

Lorraine Bayly

Eileen Bond

Nicholas Hammond

Nicholas Hammond

Dennis Conner

Richard Moir

Richard Moir

John Bertrand

John Diedrich

John Diedrich

John Bertrand

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Rasa Bertrand

John Clayton

John Clayton

Ben Lexcen

Ray Barrett

Ray Barrett

Robert McCullough

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Peter De Savary

Bartholomew John

Bartholomew John

John Langley

Joie Gregory

Joie Gregory

Judy Conner

Stephanie Lewis

Stephanie Lewis

Peggy McCullough

Gus Mercurio

Gus Mercurio

Vic Romagna

Jeff Trueman

Jeff Trueman

Johan Valentijn

Adam Bowen

Adam Bowen

Ian Howitt

Peter Phelps

Peter Phelps

Will Ballieu

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

March 24, 1987

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