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The Sapphires
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The Sapphires

2012-08-08 · 103 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

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Production details

Directors
Wayne Blair
Production companies
Goalpost Pictures
Countries
Australia
Status
Released
Budget
USD 9,000,000
Revenue
USD 20,400,000

Top Cast

Chris O'DowdChris O'DowdDave Lovelace
Deborah MailmanDeborah MailmanGail
Jessica MauboyJessica MauboyJulie
Shari SebbensShari SebbensKay
Miranda TapsellMiranda TapsellCynthia
Tory KittlesTory KittlesRobby
Don BatteeDon BatteeMyron
Eka DarvilleEka DarvilleHendo

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