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The Sapphires is a 2012 Australian musical comedy-drama film based on the 2004 stage play The Sapphires by Tony Briggs, which is loosely based on a real-life 1960s girl group that included Briggs' mother and aunt. The film is directed by Wayne Blair and written by Keith Thompson and Briggs.
- The Sapphires, by Tony Briggs
- Rosemary Blight, Kylie Du Fresne
- Wayne Blair
- Keith Thompson, Tony Briggs
Sep 5, 2012 · The Sapphires are the first popular Aboriginal all-female group in Australia, based on their true story of singing soul numbers for the troops in Vietnam. Learn how they started, how they felt about the movie, and what they are doing now.
- 3 min
Mar 27, 2013 · A fact-based story of a '60s Australian girl group that performed for American GIs in Vietnam, based on the real-life singers and their experiences. The film explores their struggles, challenges and achievements as performers and people, with Motown soul music and wartime drama.
Aug 9, 2012 · Based on a true story, The Sapphires follows four Aboriginal sisters who form a soul group and perform for the US troops in Vietnam in 1968. The film features Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy and more, and has won 27 awards and 26 nominations.
- (15K)
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Wayne Blair
- 2012-08-09
Mar 22, 2013 · The Sapphires is a 2012 musical comedy film based on a true story of an Aboriginal girl group in Australia. Read critics' and audience's opinions, ratings, and watch the trailer and cast information on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Wayne Blair
- PG-13
- Chris O'dowd
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A comedy-drama film based on a true story of four Aboriginal sisters who form a soul group and perform for the US troops in Vietnam in 1968. Learn about their journey, challenges, and relationships with their manager and each other.
