The Sapphires is a 2012 Australian musical comedy-drama film based on the 2004 stage play The Sapphires by Tony Briggs, which is loosely based on a real-life 1960s girl group that included Briggs' mother and aunt. The film is … See more

• Chris O'Dowd as Dave
• Deborah Mailman as Gail
• Jessica Mauboy as Julie
• Shari Sebbens as Kay
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Based on Tony Briggs' 2004 play of the same name commissioned by and debuted at Melbourne Theatre Company, the film was first announced in June 2010. The screenplay was … See more

The film had its world premiere on 19 May at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, at the midnight out-of-competition screening. Following the premiere, the audience in attendance gave the … See more

In 1968 Australia, Gail and Cynthia head into town to sing at a talent contest. Their younger sister Julie is forbidden to go, partly because of her youth and partly because she already … See more

There was an all-female Australian Aboriginal singing group named The Sapphires in the 1960s, although there were three members: Laurel Robinson (mother of … See more

The original soundtrack was released on 27 July 2012 by Sony Music. It features the vocals of Jessica Mauboy, Jade MacRae, Lou Bennett, Juanita Tippins and Darren Percival, … See more