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When a young ballroom champion defies the all-powerful Federation by dancing his own steps, his dream of winning the Pan-Pacific Grand Prix is shattered. His career seems in jeopardy until help comes from an unexpected quarter and he finds the courage to challenge the Federation.

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Director
Baz Luhrmann
Writers
Baz Luhrmann  Craig Pearce
Producer
Tristram Miall
Executive Producers
Antoinette Albert
Dir. of Photography
Steven Mason
Composer
David Hirschfelder
Editor
Jill Bilcock
Production Designer
Catherine Martin
Cast
Paul Mercurio - Tara Morice - Bill Hunter - Pat Thomson - Gia Carides - Barry Otto
Production Completion
1992
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Production Company
M & A Film Corporation
International Sales
Beyond Distribution

Selected Awards & Festivals

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