Strictly Ballroom
STRICTLY BALLROOM (PG)
D: Baz Luhrmann
Miramax/M&A/AFFC (Tristam Miall)
Australia 1992
94 mins
Comedy/Romance
W: Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce [based on the play
"N.I.D.A." devised by it's original cast]
DP: Steve Mason
Ed: Jill Bilcock
Mus: David Hirschfelder
PD: Catherine Martin
Cos: Angus Traithe
Paul Mercurio (Scott Hastings), Tara Morice (Fran),
Bill Hunter (Barry Fife), Pat Thomson (Shirley Hastings), Barry Otto (Doug Hastings)
A rebellious ballroom dancer, whose routines take a
more risqué approach faces disqualification from a dancing competition unless he cleans up his act.
He finds a new dancing partner, and together they find
success.
An enjoyable, energetic and exuberant romance filmed
with style and verve by Baz Luhrmann. It was a huge hit in its native Australia, and gathered a decent fanbase around the world.
6/10
