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1992 · 94 min · PG

Strictly Ballroom

Directed by Baz Luhrmann · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Strictly Ballroom (1992) is a Comedy film, directed by Baz Luhrmann set in Australia during the 1990s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
David Hirschfelder
Cinematography
Steve Mason
Cast
Paul MercurioTara MoriceBill HunterPat ThomsonGia CaridesPeter WhitfordBarry OttoJohn Hannan

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Australia
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomanticWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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