We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

  • NR
  • 07/27/2005 (AU)
  • Comedy
  • 2h 44m

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.

Matthew Saville

Director

Chris Lilley

Writer

Ryan Shelton

Writer

Cast

Chris Lilley's headshot

Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne's headshot

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)
Mick Graham's headshot

Mick Graham

Terry
Chung Jade Koh's headshot

Chung Jade Koh

Chun
Maria Angelico's headshot

Maria Angelico

Mel
Emma Clapham's headshot

Emma Clapham

Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith's headshot

Adrienne Couper Smith

Emma
Deborah Jones's headshot

Deborah Jones

Kerry

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