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Strictly Ballroom

Turkish title: Dans ve aşk

“A life lived in fear... is a life half lived.”

1992 · 1 h 34 min
Directed by Baz Luhrmann
ComedyDramaMusical

Cast

Paul Mercurio Tara Morice Bill Hunter

Credits

Written by: Baz Luhrmann

Plot

A champion ballroom dancer breaks the rules and dances with a beginner, against the Australian dance federation.

Sinekatalog’s take

Baz Luhrmann's debut is a flamboyant, funny ballroom-dance fable. Bright, kitschy and heartfelt, it celebrates rebellion and love with an infectious energy that launched his career.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (31,376 votes)
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