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We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

75.78999999999999 %|Jul 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
Ryan Shelton
Writer
Chris Lilley
Writer

Cast

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Chris Lilley
Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
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Jennifer Byrne
Narrator (voice)
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Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King
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Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham
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Bill Lee
Professor Lee
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Mariel Wong
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman
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Gayle DeLosa
Lorraine
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Jess Young
Cathy Freeman
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Ethan Thoi
Captain Cook
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Jack Charles
Aboriginal Elder
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Corleen Cooper
Professor Maza
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Adam Ford
Mr. Butell
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Nicole Brady
Journalist
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Jamie Collins
Jamie Sims
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Julia Collins
Julie Sims
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Peter Hearne
Senior Official
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Genevieve Moore
Door Attendant
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Jill Singer
Awards MC
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Sancia Robinson
Casting Agent