We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

164 mins | Comedy | July 27, 2005

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.

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

164 mins | Comedy | July 27, 2005

We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
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.
IMDb rating 8.0
Producers Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Princess Pictures
Original title We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
Directors Matthew Saville
Writers Ryan Shelton, Chris Lilley

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

Emma Clapham

as Brianna

Deborah Jones

as Kerry

Taylor Potter

as Tyson

Tracey Mathers

as Shelly

Woody Miles

as Jordan

Frieda McKenna

as Frieda

Carol Chong

as Carol

Ferdinand Hoang

as Mr. Wong

Pixie Jones

as Tracy

Nyathan Hoth Mai

as Sonali

Jhyll Teplin

as Mrs. King

Lise Rodgers

as Mrs. Welham

Steven Abdilla

as Stevie J

Bill Lee

as Professor Lee

Mariel Wong

as Auditionee / Deborah Mailman

Louis Corbett

as Jeremy

Cathy Freeman

as Self

Vince Colosimo

as Self

Jane Hopkins

as Jane

Gayle DeLosa

as Lorraine

Jess Young

as Cathy Freeman

Ethan Thoi

as Captain Cook

Jack Charles

as Aboriginal Elder

Corleen Cooper

as Professor Maza

Adam Ford

as Mr. Butell

Nicole Brady

as Journalist

Cara Foley

as Cara

Jamie Collins

as Jamie Sims

Julia Collins

as Julie Sims

Andrew Walker

as Sam

Rueben Heenan

as Craig

Donald Baigent

as Malcolm

Zac Jardine

as Tom

Katie Collins

as Cathy

Peter Hearne

as Senior Official

Genevieve Moore

as Door Attendant

Jill Singer

as Awards MC

Sancia Robinson

as Casting Agent