| Edition |
Widescreen presentation, [Blu-ray/DVD combo]. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (99 min. each) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Blu-ray disc contains the feature film in high definition with a selection of special features; DVD videodisc contains the feature film in standard definition with the same selection of special features. |
| System Details |
Blu-ray, region A; 1080p, widescreen presentation 2.40:1; DTS-HD MA 5.1 (English), Dolby Digital 5.1 (French); requires Blu-ray player. |
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DVD, region 1; widescreen 2.40:1; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Cast |
Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell, Tory Kittles, Eka Darville. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Warwick Thornton ; editor, Dany Cooper ; original music composed by Cezary Skubiszewski. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 2012 motion picture. |
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"Inspired by a true story." |
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"Adapted from the stage play, The Sapphires by Tony Briggs." |
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Special features: The making of The Sapphires ; interview with the original Sapphires ; the music of The Sapphires with Jessica Mauboy. |
| Audience |
Rating: PG-13; for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking. |
| Summary |
"Set in 1968, the film follows Gail ... Cynthia ... Julie ... and Kay as they seize a risky, but irresistible, chance to launch a professional career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the guidance of an R & B-loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace ... the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundred of miles from home"--Container. |
| Language |
In English or French with optional Spanish subtitles; optionally subtitled in English for the hearing impaired (SDH). |
| Subject |
Vietnam War (1961-1975) (OCoLC)fst01431664
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Girl groups (Musical groups) -- Drama.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Drama.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Drama.
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Aboriginal Australians. (OCoLC)fst00794496
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Girl groups (Musical groups) (OCoLC)fst00942860
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| Chronological Term |
1961-1975
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| Genre/Form |
Blu-ray discs.
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DVDs.
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Comedy films. (OCoLC)fst01710291
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Historical films. (OCoLC)fst01710314
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Musical films. (OCoLC)fst01710273
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Historical films.
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Musical films.
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Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Blair, Wayne, 1971-
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Thompson, Keith, 1982-
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Briggs, Tony, 1967-
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O'Dowd, Chris, 1980- Actor.
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Mailman, Deborah. Actor.
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Mauboy, Jessica, 1989- Actor.
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Sebbens, Shari. Actor.
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Tapsell, Miranda. Actor.
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Kittles, Tory. Actor.
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Darville, Eka, 1989- Actor.
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Skubiszewski, Cezary. Composer.
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Briggs, Tony, 1967-
Sapphires.
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Yucaipa Films.
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Screen Australia.
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Goalpost Film.
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Screen NSW (N.S.W.)
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Goalpost Pictures.
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Weinstein Company.
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Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.
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| Standard No. |
013132607382 |
| Music No. |
BD60738 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
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WC60736 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
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