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A life lived in fear... is a life half lived. - Strictly Ballroom
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Title: Strictly Ballroom

Release Date: 20 Aug 1992

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office

Production Companies: Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office

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

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.588 (345 votes)

Cast

  • Scott Hastings: Paul Mercurio
  • Fran: Tara Morice
  • Barry Fife: Bill Hunter
  • Shirley Hastings: Pat Thomson
  • Liz Holt: Gia Carides
  • Les Kendall: Peter Whitford
  • Doug Hastings: Barry Otto
  • Ken Railings: John Hannan
  • Tina Sparkle: Sonia Kruger
  • Charm Leachman: Kris McQuade
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