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Wikipedia article




'A Heartbeat Away' is a 2011 Australian musical comedy film about a marching band in a small town.

Plot



A young man with high aspirations as a musician steps up to become the musical director of the local marching band after his father is hurt in a vehicle accident. He has four weeks to drill the band before a major competition.

Cast



* Sebastian Gregory - Kevin Flack

* Isabel Lucas - Mandy Riddick

* William Zappa - Edwin Flack

* Tammy Macintosh - Grace Flack

* Colin Friels - Mayor Riddick

* Roy Billing - George

* Kerry Walker - Dawn

* Terry Camilleri- Gino

* Errol O'Neill - Derek

Production



Filming started in March 2010. The film was financed by Screen Australia, Screen Queensland, Cutting Edge Pty Ltd and Quickfire Films (UK).[http://if.com.au/2010/02/15/article/HUDNGAFZXQ.html "A Heartbeat Away commences shooting", 'If magazine', 15 February 2010] accessed 14 August 2013

Reception



The film was a box office disappointment, widely considered a commercial and critical flop. During its opening weekend it took $44,204 across 77 screens, giving it a screen average of just $574.[Box Office numbers: Griff The Invisible, The Reef and A Heartbeat Away by Sam Dallas 'If Magazine' 21 March 2011] accessed 14 August 2013[http://if.com.au/2011/03/28/article/ANEQGJKMFU.html "Red Riding Hood delivers big numbers while Aussie films slip" by Sam Dallas 'If Magazine' 28 March 2011] accessed 14 August 2013

References




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