Film

Strictly Ballroom 1992

Directed by Baz Luhrmann

  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 94 min
  • PG

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

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

ComedyDramaRomancedancehusband wife relationshipdancerparent child relationshiptransformationdance competitionrevelationmusicalbased on play or musicalpartnerflashbackballroom dancing

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Resolved, effortless, warm and contemporary.

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