Ladies in Black

Name: Ladies in Black
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: June 21, 2019
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Alison McGirr, Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Nicholas Hammond, Noni Hazlehurst

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Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) | Release Date: June 21, 2019 | PG

Starring: Alison McGirr, Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond, Nicholas Hammond, Noni Hazlehurst, Rachael Taylor, Ryan Corr, Shane Jacobson, Susie Porter, Vincent Perez

Summary: Set in the summer of 1959, when the impact of European migration and the rise of women’s liberation is about to change Australia forever, Lisa (Angourie Rice), aged sixteen, takes a holiday job at the prestigious Sydney department store, Goode’s. There she meets the “ladies in black”, when she is assigned to assist sales ladies Patty andSet in the summer of 1959, when the impact of European migration and the rise of women’s liberation is about to change Australia forever, Lisa (Angourie Rice), aged sixteen, takes a holiday job at the prestigious Sydney department store, Goode’s. There she meets the “ladies in black”, when she is assigned to assist sales ladies Patty and Fay. Beguiled and influenced by Magda, the vivacious manager of the high-fashion boutique Model Gowns, Lisa is awakened to a world of possibilities. As she grows from a bookish schoolgirl into a glamorous and positive young woman, the impact they have on each other will change all their lives.… Expand

Director: Bruce Beresford

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG

Runtime: 109 min

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Sarah Ward

Jun 20, 2019

While the narrative’s dramas feel paper-thin, even as they touch upon timely themes of equality, multiculturalism and the treatment of refugees, the feature’s optimism always shines. Read full review

Neil Young

Jun 20, 2019

An easygoing, unashamedly old-fashioned picture executed with a light touch that conceals a serious and sharply topical subtext. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 20, 2019

It’s no great surprise that the great Australian director Bruce Beresford wrings every ounce of sweet out of Ladies in Black. Read full review

Richard Kuipers

Jun 20, 2019

"Ladies” is let down by a screenplay lacking the sharp wit and emotional depth to bring its characters and themes fully to life. Read full review

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Parisr

Sep 7, 2021

If you want to watch a movie that's just a great, feelgood experience then watch this one. It's full of Australian wit and charm and makes you smile from beginning to end. Rachael Taylor is on top form and steals every scene she's in. Julie Ormond as Magda is inspirational but the whole castIf you want to watch a movie that's just a great, feelgood experience then watch this one. It's full of Australian wit and charm and makes you smile from beginning to end. Rachael Taylor is on top form and steals every scene she's in. Julie Ormond as Magda is inspirational but the whole cast deserve credit. To everyone involved in this film its a big well done to you all.… Expand

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