We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year (2005)

07/27/2005 (AU) • 2h 44m

Comedy

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.

Top Billed Cast

Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Jennifer Byrne

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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