We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
75.50% | July 27, 2005 | Comedy
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
Matthew Saville
Director
Chris Lilley
Writer
Ryan Shelton
Writer
Cast
Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
Mick Graham
Terry
Chung Jade Koh
Chun
Maria Angelico
Mel
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