STRICTLY BALLROOM (1992) MOVIE POSTER, AUST ONE SHEET, BAZ LUHRMANN
Size AU One Sheet (27" x 40")
Strictly Ballroom (1992) Australian One Sheet Movie Poster - Starring Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, and Directed by Baz Luhrmann is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition...
Strictly Ballroom (1992) Australian One Sheet Movie Poster - Starring Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, and Directed by Baz Luhrmann is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: There's a 5mm tear on the bottom of the left hand side and a 10mm tear on the top of the poster near the left side. Browning on the top right of the poster. There are some edgewear issues bottom half of the left side and top of right side. see pics for further details. This poster has been rolled whilst stored so there is some handling wear plus the paper stock that has been used is thicker than normal posters. This wonderfully bright poster would benefit from linen backing to make these issues all but disappear. This Poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder.
This authentic Australian one sheet poster represents a true piece of Australian cinema history from Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking directorial debut that captured hearts worldwide and became one of the most successful Australian films of all time.
Movie Synopsis
Strictly Ballroom (1992) marked the spectacular feature directorial debut of Baz Luhrmann, launching what would become his celebrated Red Curtain Trilogy, followed by Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! This dazzling romantic comedy set in the competitive world of ballroom dancing tells the story of Scott Hastings, a rebellious and talented dancer who dares to break convention by performing his own choreography instead of adhering to the strictly ballroom dance federation rules.
The film stars Paul Mercurio in his first major film role as Scott Hastings, a role that showcased his exceptional dancing talent and natural charisma. Mercurio, a professional dancer before entering film, brings authenticity and spectacular choreography to every dance sequence. Opposite him is Tara Morice, also making her film debut, who plays Fran, the seemingly plain beginner dancer who becomes Scott's unlikely partner. Their on-screen chemistry and the transformation of their partnership forms the emotional heart of this enchanting story.
The supporting cast features stellar Australian talent including Bill Hunter as the manipulative Barry Fife, president of the Australian Dance Federation, Barry Otto as Scott's supportive father Doug Hastings, and Pat Thomson as his overbearing mother Shirley Hastings. The ensemble also includes Gia Carides, adding depth to the colourful world of competitive ballroom dancing that Luhrmann creates with such vibrancy and theatrical flair.
Written by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, the screenplay originated from a stage play that Luhrmann developed during his time at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). The film's production design, created by Luhrmann's wife and long-time collaborator Catherine Martin, established the hyper-saturated, visually stunning aesthetic that would become a Luhrmann trademark. The film was shot on a modest budget of just $3 million AUD, yet its creative vision and artistic ambition far exceeded its financial constraints.
One of the most fascinating production facts involves the construction of Fran's house, which was actually a set built onto an existing railway station. In what became the most expensive shot in the entire film, a train was hired to pass by the house twice to add authenticity to the scene. During filming, a real food inspector arrived on set and demanded paperwork because he believed the shop facade was a legitimate business establishment.
The film's soundtrack became iconic, particularly the re-recording of John Paul Young's 1978 hit "Love Is in the Air," which became synonymous with the film. The music, composed by David Hirschfelder, blends classical pieces with contemporary arrangements, creating a soundscape that perfectly complements the film's theatrical energy and romantic spirit. The paso doble sequences remain some of the most memorable dance scenes in cinema history.
Strictly Ballroom premiered at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section, where it won the Youth Award for Foreign Film. The film went on to achieve extraordinary commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Australian film of 1992 with a domestic gross of $21.8 million AUD, and the third highest-grossing Australian film of all time at that point. Internationally, it earned over $80 million worldwide, an astonishing achievement for a low-budget Australian film.
The film received thirteen nominations at the 1992 Australian Film Institute Awards and won eight, including Best Film and Best Director for Luhrmann. It also won three BAFTA Awards, cementing its status as a critical and commercial triumph. The film's success launched Baz Luhrmann's international career and proved that Australian cinema could compete on the global stage with distinctive storytelling and bold visual style.
Beyond its awards and box office success, Strictly Ballroom has endured as a beloved classic that celebrates individuality, cultural diversity, and the courage to follow one's dreams. Its themes of breaking free from rigid conformity and embracing personal expression resonated with audiences worldwide. The film's influence extended beyond cinema, inspiring a stage musical adaptation that premiered in Sydney in 2014, bringing the story full circle back to its theatrical roots.
This Australian one sheet poster captures the vibrant energy and romantic spirit of the film with its colourful design and dynamic imagery. Original posters from this groundbreaking film are highly sought after by collectors of Australian cinema memorabilia and fans of Baz Luhrmann's distinctive artistic vision.
To find out more about Strictly Ballroom (1992) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.