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The Sapphires
The Sapphires

The Sapphires

Follow your heart. Discover your soul.

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ComedyDrama

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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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Budget

$9000000

Revenue

$20400000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

08 August 2012

Country

Australia

Cast

Chris O'Dowd

Chris O'Dowd

Dave Lovelace

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman

Gail

Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Mauboy

Julie

Shari Sebbens

Shari Sebbens

Kay

Miranda Tapsell

Miranda Tapsell

Cynthia

Tory Kittles

Tory Kittles

Robby

Don Battee

Don Battee

Myron

Eka Darville

Eka Darville

Hendo

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