
Good Morning, Vietnam(1987)
A disk jockey goes to Vietnam to work for the Armed Forces Radio Service. While he becomes popular among the troops, his superiors disapprove of his humor.


“Follow your heart. Discover your soul.”
It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

Chris O'Dowd
Dave Lovelace

Deborah Mailman
Gail

Jessica Mauboy
Julie

Shari Sebbens
Kay

Miranda Tapsell
Cynthia

Tory Kittles
Robby

Don Battee
Myron

Eka Darville
Hendo
The Sapphires is a comedy, drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of vietnam war, saigon, musical, biography, based on true story, girl group. Directed by Wayne Blair, it stars Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy. It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.
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