The Sapphires
1968. Four young women from a remote Aboriginal mission, sisters Gail, Julie and Cynthia, together with their cousin Kay, are discovered by Dave, a down-on-his-luck Irish musician with attitude, a taste for Irish whiskey and an ear for soul music. Dave steers the girls away from their country & western origins then flies them to the war-zones of South Vietnam, where they sing soul classics for the American Marines. On tour in the Mekong Delta, the girls sing up a storm, dodge bullets...and fall in love. Inspired by a true story, "The Sapphires" is a triumphant celebration of youth, courage, love, family and soul music.
Year: 2012
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musicals, Australian Film, Film Festivals 2012, 2013
Country: Australia
Director: Wayne Blair
Starring: Deborah Mailman, Chris O'Dowd, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell
Duration: 99 Minutes
Rating: PG - Violence, coarse language and sexual references
7.1/10
Location in store: Australian Film
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