Strictly Ballroom (1992)

Director:

Baz Luhrmann

Writers:

Baz Luhrmann (from an original idea by)
Baz Luhrmann (from a screenplay by) ...

Release Date:

12 February 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

There's something in the air. It might be love -- but it isn't.

Plot:

Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?

Plot Keywords:

Cinderella Story | Sydney Australia | Dance | Spoof | Breakthrough

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 16 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

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

Runtime:

94 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Germany:o.Al. | Netherlands:AL | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company:

M & A

Trivia:

Director Cameo: [Baz Luhrmann]the guy whom Scott pushes past while looking for Fran at the Pan Pacifics; he is carrying a silver dress over his shoulder.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Scott and Fran go for the first time to dance on the roof is night, than in the next shot is day and we can see the sunset.

Quotes:

Barry Fife: There are no new steps!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Dancing with the Stars: Series 6 Grand Final (#6.11)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

La Cumparsita

A fun movie with a great message

This is a very stylized film, a lot of fun, a lot of great dancing. Some of the costumes and performances, within the scope of the plot, are almost painful, yet appropriate. And the upshot of the whole thing is a message we wish we could all live by, every day. I relate to the ugly duckling storyline, and also enjoy the attractive male star! There are characters you love to hate and those who step up when you didn't think they would. The flashbacks are very quirky/funny. I'm sure in Australia this ballroom dancing stuff is taken deadly seriously, so Luhrman probably took a hit for lampooning it the way he does. But the whole thing is a good time that ends up having unexpectedly warm, deep meaning, and not many movies these days can say that.