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Strictly Ballroom (1992)
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Release Date:
12 February 1993 (USA)
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Tagline:
There's something in the air. It might be love -- but it isn't. more
Plot:
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed? full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 17 wins
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11 nominations
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(19 articles)
Decade in Review: 2001 Top Ten
(From FilmExperience. 17 November 2009, 8:41 PM, PST)
Not So Solitary
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(From FilmExperience. 17 November 2009, 8:41 PM, PST)
Not So Solitary
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Mercurio | ... | Scott Hastings | |
| Tara Morice | ... | Fran | |
| Bill Hunter | ... | Barry Fife | |
| Pat Thomson | ... | Shirley Hastings | |
| Gia Carides | ... | Liz Holt | |
| Peter Whitford | ... | Les Kendall | |
| Barry Otto | ... | Doug Hastings | |
| John Hannan | ... | Ken Railings | |
| Sonia Kruger | ... | Tina Sparkle | |
| Kris McQuade | ... | Charm Leachman | |
| Pip Mushin | ... | Wayne Burns | |
| Leonie Page | ... | Vanessa Cronin | |
| Antonio Vargas | ... | Rico | |
| Armonia Benedito | ... | Ya Ya | |
| Jack Webster | ... | Terry |
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language and sensuality.
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Runtime:
94 min
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Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
South Korea:15 |
South Africa:PG |
USA:TV-PG (cable rating) |
New Zealand:PG |
Australia:PG |
Finland:S |
Germany:o.Al. |
Netherlands:AL |
Spain:T |
Sweden:7 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG |
Singapore:PG
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The most expensive costume was the jacket worn by Scott during the grand finale. It took over six weeks to make. Some of the ornaments, and the flamenco shoes, were imported from Spain.
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Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Doug leads Shirley onto the dance floor he asks, "Shall we dance", but his lips don't move at all.
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Quotes:
Shirley Hastings:
[after berating Scott for leaving Tina hanging in order to find Fran] And what about Les? He's taught you everything you know and you're just throwing it back in his face!
Scott: I'm bored with it!
Shirley Hastings: I don't believe I'm hearing this! I have been with your father for twenty-five years - do you think I get bored? Of course I do!
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Scott: I'm bored with it!
Shirley Hastings: I don't believe I'm hearing this! I have been with your father for twenty-five years - do you think I get bored? Of course I do!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody: Loosely Ballroom (#2.25)" (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Love Is In The Air
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This movie is one of those rare pieces of cinema where it all comes together.
The style is consistent - campy. The acting is wonderful. The editing and rhythm are superb. The music engaging.
It is about ballroom dancing. It is a love story. It is about the love and pathos of life.
If you've not seen this movie and are in need of a smile, see this one. It is about a dance studio whose main dancer, a male, is in need of a partner for regional championships. He and his former partner have split, leaving an opening that is a challenge to fill. The do fill it, but not until the last moment, and when it comes together, it creates a finale that is among the best ever shot.