The film is buoyed by good performances, strong production values and Williamson's writing, which finds a genuine but bittersweet way to commemorate one of Australian sport's best performing athletes.

With more confidence and more bravura, the movie might have been as smashing as its subject. Instead, it finishes just out of the money.

The film is richly acted... And it's as well paced as a good race by director Simon Wincer.

A movie you'll never forget....tears aplenty