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The Sapphires

PG-1320121h 43mWayne Blair
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 67

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"Follow your heart. Discover your soul."

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.

ComedyDrama
Vietnam WarSaigonMusicalBiographyBased On True StoryGirl GroupIndigenous AustraliansAustralian AboriginalMother Child SeparationStolen Generation

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sapphires (2012) 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 stars in The Sapphires?

The Sapphires stars Chris O'Dowd (Dave Lovelace), Deborah Mailman (Gail), Jessica Mauboy (Julie), Shari Sebbens (Kay), Miranda Tapsell (Cynthia). The film was directed by Wayne Blair.

How long is The Sapphires?

The Sapphires has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Sapphires worth watching?

The Sapphires holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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