Billy's Holiday
“As of today, he's not the man he used to be!”
Synopsis
This movie is all about a normal guy called Billy Apples. He is a social drinker and sometimes lead singer of a band. While he is doing all of this, he still manages to bring up his teenage daughter. One night while sitting at home Billy finds that he has a talent! He finds that he is able to sing like his idol, 50's singer Billie Holiday. From there he is going places, from huge live performances to even cutting a hit record, but in the end he must make a choice between the life he has, and the life he once knew. Written by Graham Wilson Jr
Top Cast
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Max Cullen
Billy Apples
Kris McQuade
Kate Hammond
Tina Bursill
Louise
Drew Forsythe
Sid Banks
Geneviève Lemon
Julie
Richard Roxburgh
Rob McSpedden
Rachael Coopes
Casey Appleby
Arianthe Galani
Anna
Garry Scale
Reg Conroy
Dylan Walters
Mack
Laurence Clifford
Jack
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Maureen O'Hara
Sacha Horler
Kristin
Jade Gatt
Alex
Maryanne Puntoriero
Melody
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wherrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Whitburn
- Original Title
- Billy's Holiday
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wherrett
Denis Whitburn
Roger Lanser
Sue Blainey
Tristram Miall, Denis Whitburn
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wherrett
Director
Denis Whitburn
Writer
Tristram Miall
Producer
Denis Whitburn
Producer
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Sue Blainey
Editor
Spike Cherrie
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billy's Holiday
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What is Billy's Holiday about?
This movie is all about a normal guy called Billy Apples. He is a social drinker and sometimes lead singer of a band. While he is doing all of this, he still manages to bring up his teenage daughter. One night while sitting at home Billy finds that he has a talent! He finds that he is able to sing like his idol, 50's singer Billie Holiday. From there he is going places, from huge live performances to even cutting a hit record, but in the end he must make a choice between the life he has, and the life he once knew. Written by Graham Wilson Jr
Who directed Billy's Holiday?
Billy's Holiday was directed by Richard Wherrett.
Who stars in Billy's Holiday?
The principal cast of Billy's Holiday includes Max Cullen, Kris McQuade, Tina Bursill, Drew Forsythe, Geneviève Lemon.
When was Billy's Holiday released and how long is it?
Billy's Holiday was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy's Holiday?
Billy's Holiday holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).