Movie Description:
Ned Hanlan, a juvenile delinquent rises to become a world-class rower. Seeing in Hanlan a chance to make some fast cash, Bill, a gambler, hasHanlan trained as a sculler andbegins to promote him on the racing circuit. Eventually, Hanlan`s ability grows, and so does his fame, but success comesat a price when Hanlan falls prey to a ruthless businessman. Through it all, Hanlan becomes a world champion, garnersawards on three continents and becomesthe first to successfully utilze the "sliding seat."