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The Sapphires(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-08-08
68%
222 Votes
Time: 1h 43m
Follow your heart. Discover your soul.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
Budget: $9,000,000.00
Revenue: $20,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Sapphires
Top 8 Billed Cast
Chris O'Dowd
Dave Lovelace
Deborah Mailman
Gail
Jessica Mauboy
Julie
Shari Sebbens
Kay
Miranda Tapsell
Cynthia
Tory Kittles
Robby
Don Battee
Myron
Eka Darville
Hendo
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