We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year

7.6

164 minutes

7/27/2005

Overview

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.

Cast List

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
Maria Angelico
as Mel
Emma Clapham
as Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith
as Emma
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