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The Sapphires set for August release

May 15, 2012 12:47

A new Australian film, The Sapphires, has been scheduled for 9 August nationwide release.

Its world premiere is scheduled for a Midnight screening in official selection at Cannes Film Festival with the Australian premiere announced as the opening film of Melbourne International Film Festival on 2 August

Directed by first time feature film-maker Wayne Blair, the film is produced by Goalpost Pictures’ Rosemary Blight and Kylie de Fresne with investment from Screen Australia.

The film stars Jessica Mauboy, Deborah Mailman, Shari Sebbens and Miranda Tapsell as the girl group members and Irish comedian Chris O’Dowd of The IT Crowd and Bridesmaids.

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Deborah Mailman Hopscotch Films Jessica Mauboy Keith Thompson Miranda Tapsell Shari Sebbens The Sapphires Tony Briggs Wayne Blair
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Wade 15 May 12

Ol’ Blighty!

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Trish 15 May 12

Chris O’Dowd.. I’ll drink to that!

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