Hammerman Ikon

Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Strictly Ballroom
1992
***½
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Cast: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Barry Otto, Pat Thompson

Baz Luhrmann's directorial debut is set in his native Australia and it tells a story of an ambitious ballroom dancer. The film is based on a stage play and it's quirky, refreshing and visually striking.