{"product_id":"strictly-ballroom-1992-movie-poster-original-australian-one-sheet","title":"STRICTLY BALLROOM (1992) Movie Poster, Original Australian One Sheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly Ballroom (1992) Australian One Sheet, Movie Poster, Starring Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice \u0026amp; Bill Hunter, Directed by Baz Luhrmann is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis poster is presented as \u003cstrong\u003eVery Fine Condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e the paper stock used for this poster is thicker than normal poster paper, with some minimal handling and edgewear, there's a yellowing mark on the back that does not show through, some paper wear on the back, which, has impacted the front of the poster with some paper crumpling in the middle of the poster but because of the vibrant colours on the front they hardly show. This poster has been rolled whilst stored. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly Ballroom (1992)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarked the spectacular\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeature directorial debut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaz Luhrmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, launching what would become his celebrated Red Curtain Trilogy, followed by Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! This dazzling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eromantic comedy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eset in the competitive world of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eballroom dancing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etells 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estrictly ballroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edance federation rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film stars\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Mercurio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echoreography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto every dance sequence. Opposite him is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTara Morice\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supporting cast features stellar Australian talent including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas the manipulative Barry Fife, president of the Australian Dance Federation,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarry Otto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas Scott's supportive father Doug Hastings, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat Thomson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas his overbearing mother Shirley Hastings. The ensemble also includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGia Carides\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding depth to the colourful world of competitive ballroom dancing that Luhrmann creates with such vibrancy and theatrical flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce\u003c\/strong\u003e, the screenplay originated from a stage play that Luhrmann developed during his time at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The film's production design, created by Luhrmann's wife and long-time collaborator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e, established the hyper-saturated, visually stunning aesthetic that would become a Luhrmann trademark. The film was shot on a modest budget of just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$3 million AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet its creative vision and artistic ambition far exceeded its financial constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most fascinating production facts involves the construction of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFran's house\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was actually a set built onto an existing railway station. In what became the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emost expensive shot in the entire film\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film's soundtrack became iconic, particularly the re-recording of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Paul Young's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1978 hit \"\u003cstrong\u003eLove Is in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e,\" which became synonymous with the film. The music, composed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Hirschfelder\u003c\/strong\u003e, blends classical pieces with contemporary arrangements, creating a soundscape that perfectly complements the film's theatrical energy and romantic spirit. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epaso doble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esequences remain some of the most memorable dance scenes in cinema history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly Ballroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epremiered at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1992 Cannes Film Festival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehighest-grossing Australian film of 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a domestic gross of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$21.8 million AUD\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the third highest-grossing Australian film of all time at that point. Internationally, it earned over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$80 million worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, an astonishing achievement for a low-budget Australian film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film received\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethirteen nominations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the 1992 Australian Film Institute Awards and won eight, including Best Film and Best Director for Luhrmann. It also won\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree BAFTA Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its awards and box office success,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly Ballroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian one sheet poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0105488\/\" title=\"Strictly Ballroom (1992) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\"\u003eTo find out more about Strictly Ballroom (1992) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages 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. 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