The Sapphires

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 103 mins

Rated: PG-13

Release Date: 2012

Countries: Australia

Languages: English, Aboriginal

DIRECTED BY:

Wayne Blair

WRITTEN BY:

Keith Thompson, Tony Briggs(adapted from the stage play by)

CAST INCLUDES:

Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection THE SAPPHIRES is an irresistible, feel-good movie rated 91% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Director Wayne Blair brings to life the story of a would-be music promoter (Chris O'Dowd) who sees something special in a girl group of four Australian singers, and takes them to Vietnam to perform for American troops. Rolling Stone raves, "You could call it an Aussie Dreamgirls. I'd call it a blast of joy and music that struts right into your heart."

SYNOPSIS

It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.

The Sapphires

Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 103 mins

Rated: PG-13

Release Date: 2012

Countries: Australia

Languages: English, Aboriginal

DIRECTED BY

Wayne Blair

WRITTEN BY

Keith Thompson, Tony Briggs(adapted from the stage play by)

CAST INCLUDES

Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell

ANGELIKA’S NOTE
SYNOPSIS

It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all-girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam.