Synopsis
Based on a true story, four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia, Gail, Julie and Kay are discovered by Dave, a good-humored talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig, gives them their first taste of stardom, and travels with them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops.
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Movie Details
Production Budget: | $9,000,000 |
Australia Releases: | August 9th, 2012 (Wide) October 19th, 2023 (Limited) |
Video Release: | August 6th, 2013 by Anchor Bay Home Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking. (Rating bulletin 2253, 12/19/2012) |
Running Time: | 99 minutes |
Keywords: | Musicians, Music Industry, Rhythm and Blues, Vietnam War, Singers, Inspired by a True Story, Military Life |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Musical |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | Goalpost Pictures, Screen NSW |
Production Countries: | Australia |
Languages: | English |