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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release1992

Runtime1h 34m

StatusReleased

Budget$3,000,000

Revenue$33,946,224

Production

Beyond Films

M & A

Australian Film Finance Corporation

New South Wales Film & Television Office

Movie

Strictly Ballroom

1992

1h 34m

6.6

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

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

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