Barracuda

Synopsis

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'.

First Air Date: 2016-07-10

Last Air Date: 2016-07-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Christos Tsiolkas

Networks: ABC TV

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Top Cast

Elias Anton as Danny Kelly
Matt Nable as Frank Torma
Rachel Griffiths as Samantha Taylor
Ben Kindon as Martin Taylor
Victoria Haralabidou as Stephanie Kelly
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Neal Kelly
Andrew Creer as John 'Wilco' Wilkinson
Nicole Gulasekharam as Demet
Imran Adams as Theo
Luca Sardelis as Regan

Seasons

Specials (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Adapting The Novel (2016-07-10)

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses the process of writing Barracuda and the novel adaptation for the screen.
Ep. 2: Christos Meeting Elias (2016-07-10)

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses meeting actor, Elias Anton, cast as lead character Danny Kelly, for the first time.
Ep. 3: Cinematography (2016-07-10)

Director, Robert Connolly, talks about the visual strategy behind Barracuda.
Ep. 4: Coaching Elias (2016-07-10)

Olympic swimming champion, Nicole Livingstone, discusses the training regime followed by Elias Anton and other cast members.
Ep. 5: Inside Swimming (2016-07-10)

Key cast and crew talk about the role of sport in our lives.
Ep. 6: Olympic Moments (2016-07-10)

Nicole Livingstone, Chris Vaningen, Tony Ayres and Christos Tsiolkas recount their favourite Olympic moments.
Ep. 7: The Mothers (2016-07-10)

Producer, Tony Ayres, discusses the shared experiences of the mothers of Barracuda.
Ep. 8: The Fathers (2016-07-10)

Author, Christos Tsiolkas, discusses Dan's father figures in Barracuda.
Ep. 9: The Taylor Party (2016-07-10)

Actor, Ben Kindon, and author, Christos Tsiolkas, discuss shooting the Taylor family's World Record party scene.
Ep. 10: Demet & Danny (2016-07-10)

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship between Danny and his childhood friend Demet.
Ep. 11: Success & Failure (2016-07-10)

Key cast and crew discuss what success and failure and what it is that makes us great.
Ep. 12: Danny & Dennis (2016-07-10)

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the development of the character Dennis, and the relationship he shares with Danny.
Ep. 13: Danny & Martin (2016-07-10)

Director, Robert Connolly, discusses the relationship shared by Danny and Martin.