The Sapphires Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One ambitious manager. Four unknown singers. The tour that put them on the charts wasn't even on the map.

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Last modified: Jul. 22, 2013

The Sapphires

Release Date: Friday, March 22, 2013 Limited

Director: Wayne Blair

Starring: Chris O'Dowd • Deborah Mailman • Jessica Mauboy • Shari Sebbens • Miranda Tapsell

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 43 m

4.5 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Inspired by a true story, The Sapphires follows four vivacious, young and talented Australian Aboriginal girls from a remote mission as they learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam in 1968. Cynthia (Tapsell), Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy) and Kay (Sebbens) are discovered by Dave (O’Dowd), a good-humored talent scout with a kind heart, very little rhythm but a great knowledge of soul music. As their manager, Dave books the sisters their first true gig giving them their first taste of stardom, and travels them to Vietnam to sing for the American troops.

Comedy Drama Musical

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Who stars in The Sapphires – Cast List

Chris O'Dowd
... Dave

Bridesmaids, Molly's Game
D
Deborah Mailman
... Gail

Scarygirl, The New Boy
J
Jessica Mauboy
... Julie
S
Shari Sebbens
... Kay

The Moogai
M
Miranda Tapsell
... Cynthia

The Surfer, Back to the Outback

Who is making The Sapphires – Crew List

Director: Wayne Blair
Screenwriter: Tony Briggs
Producer: Keith Thompson

Studio: The Weinstein Company
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Sapphires

Key Facts

The screenplay was written by playwright Tony Briggs, whose mother and family members were part of The Sapphires group, and Keith Thompson.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2013

Completed

Changed The Sapphires movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: One ambitious manager. Four unknown singers. The tour that put them on the charts wasn't even on the map.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Sapphires Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Video Clip: Audition

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Video Clip: What a Man

The Sapphires Release Date: When was the film released?

The Sapphires was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 22 , 2013. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including The Croods, Admission and Olympus Has Fallen. As a limited release, The Sapphires was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.