We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
2005
164 minutes
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 Cast
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
Steven Abdilla
Stevie J
Bill Lee
Professor Lee
Mariel Wong
Auditionee / Deborah Mailman
Louis Corbett
Jeremy
Cathy Freeman
Self
Vince Colosimo
Self
Jane Hopkins
Jane
Gayle DeLosa
Lorraine
Jess Young
Cathy Freeman
Ethan Thoi
Captain Cook
Jack Charles
Aboriginal Elder
Corleen Cooper
Professor Maza
Adam Ford
Mr. Butell
Nicole Brady
Journalist
Cara Foley
Cara
Jamie Collins
Jamie Sims
Julia Collins
Julie Sims
Andrew Walker
Sam
Rueben Heenan
Craig
Donald Baigent
Malcolm
Zac Jardine
Tom
Katie Collins
Cathy
Peter Hearne
Senior Official
Genevieve Moore
Door Attendant
Jill Singer
Awards MC
Sancia Robinson
Casting Agent