We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
Synopsis
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.
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We can be Heroes
Type: Clip • Published 2007-06-07
Top Cast
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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
Emma Clapham
Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith
Emma
Deborah Jones
Kerry
Taylor Potter
Tyson
Tracey Mathers
Shelly
Woody Miles
Jordan
Frieda McKenna
Frieda
Carol Chong
Carol
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Wong
Pixie Jones
Tracy
Nyathan Hoth Mai
Sonali
Jhyll Teplin
Mrs. King
Lise Rodgers
Mrs. Welham
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Lilley, Ryan Shelton
- Original Title
- We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Princess Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Saville
Chris Lilley, Ryan Shelton
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Saville
Director
Chris Lilley
Writer
Ryan Shelton
Writer
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What is We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year about?
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.
Who directed We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year?
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year was directed by Matthew Saville.
Who stars in We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year?
The principal cast of We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year includes Chris Lilley, Jennifer Byrne, Mick Graham, Chung Jade Koh, Maria Angelico.
When was We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year released and how long is it?
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.