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Strictly Ballroom

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• Comedy
• Romance

• 1992
• Baz Luhrmann
• 90 mins
• PG

Summary

Romantic comedy drama starring Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. The staid world of regional ballroom dancing in Australia is scandalised when spirited Scott Hastings becomes determined to break with tradition and devise his own steps. His maverick attitude alienates those closest to him and only a dowdy beginner is willing to devote herself to helping Scott perform his exciting choreography, though he proves less than grateful for her assistance.

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A star rating of 5 out of 5.

Alan Jones

Feel-good movies don't come any better than this Australian smash hit, which is an exuberant joy from sequined start to feathered finish. Come Dancing meets Footloose when rebel ballroom star Paul Mercurio hesitantly teams up with ugly duckling novice Tara Morice for an important contest. He wants to perform his own Latin routine, however, rather than the boring steps set by the conservative dancing federation. Will love be in the air? What do you think! As kitsch and as corny as anything, this hilarious and heart-warming romantic comedy drama is the ideal pick-me-up. It's bright, breezy and strictly fabulous.

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7.2/10

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Cast

rolenameScott HastingsPaul MercurioFranTara MoriceBarry FifeBill HunterShirley HastingsPat ThomsonLiz HoltGia CaridesLes KendallPeter WhitfordDoug HastingsBarry OttoKen RailingsJohn HannanTina SparkleSonia KrugerCharm LeachmanKris McQuade

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rolenameDirectorBaz Luhrmann

Details

Theatrical distributor

Rank Film Dists Ltd

Released on

1992-10-16

Languages

English | Spanish

Guidance

Swearing, sexual references

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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