The Sapphires (2012)

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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.

Director: Wayne Blair
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cezary Skubiszewski
Cinematography: Warwick Thornton
Editing: Dany Cooper
Production: Goalpost Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en

Themes

Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

vietnam war, saigon, musical, biography, based on true story, girl group, indigenous australians, australian aboriginal, mother child separation, stolen generation, 1960s, aborigine, soul music, ho chi minh

Trailer

The Sapphires Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sapphires about?
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.
Who directed The Sapphires?
The Sapphires was directed by Wayne Blair.
Who stars in The Sapphires?
The Sapphires stars Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell, Tory Kittles.
How long is The Sapphires?
The Sapphires has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
What genre is The Sapphires?
The Sapphires is a Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Sapphires?
The Sapphires had a budget of $9M.
How much did The Sapphires gross?
The Sapphires grossed $20M worldwide.
Where was The Sapphires produced?
The Sapphires was produced in Australia.
What are the themes of The Sapphires?
The themes of The Sapphires include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.