Movie Description
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
(2005)Overview
The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.
Featured Crew
- Director : Matthew Saville
- Writer : Chris Lilley,Ryan Shelton
- Cast : Chris Lilley,Jennifer Byrne,Mick Graham,Chung Jade Koh,Maria Angelico,Emma Clapham,Adrienne Couper Smith,Deborah Jones,Taylor Potter,Tracey Mathers,Woody Miles,Frieda McKenna,Carol Chong,Ferdinand Hoang,Pixie Jones,Nyathan Hoth Mai,Jhyll Teplin,Lise Rodgers,Steven Abdilla,Bill Lee,Mariel Wong,Louis Corbett,Cathy Freeman,Vince Colosimo,Jane Hopkins,Gayle DeLosa,Jess Young,Ethan Thoi,Jack Charles,Corleen Cooper,Adam Ford,Nicole Brady,Cara Foley,Jamie Collins,Julia Collins,Andrew Walker,Rueben Heenan,Donald Baigent,Zac Jardine,Katie Collins,Peter Hearne,Genevieve Moore,Jill Singer,Sancia Robinson
Cast
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Narrator (voice)
Terry
Chun
Mel
Brianna
Kerry
Tyson
Shelly
Jordan
Frieda
Carol
Mr. Wong
Tracy
Sonali
Mrs. King
Mrs. Welham
Stevie J
Professor Lee
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman
Jeremy
Self
Self
Jane
Lorraine
Cathy Freeman
Captain Cook
Aboriginal Elder
Professor Maza
Mr. Butell
Journalist
Cara
Jamie Sims
Julie Sims
Sam
Craig
Malcolm
Tom
Cathy
Senior Official
Door Attendant
Awards MC
Casting Agent
Posters
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleWe Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
Status Released
Release Information
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2005-07-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 44m
Production CompaniesAustralian Broadcasting Corporation,Princess Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
