
We Can Be Heroes: Finding the Australian of the Year
2 hours 44 minutes2005-07-27
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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

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
