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

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Released:
2005-07-27

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.

Director:
Matthew Saville

Runtime:
2h 44min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Chris Lilley
    as
    Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
  • Jennifer Byrne
    as
    Narrator (voice)
  • Mick Graham
    as
    Terry
  • Chung Jade Koh
    as
    Chun
  • Maria Angelico
    as
    Mel