Movie·2005·1h 28m
50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.
Country
New Zealand
Language
English
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The Story
Sweet, chubby, theatrical Billy was never cut out to be a farmer or a rugby player, but as the only son of a ‘good kiwi bloke’ he’s obliged to try. The cows are stubborn and the chores gruelling but Billy finds escape in a fantasy world playing Lana, heroine of his favourite TV show Adventures in Space. Not everyone approves of Billy's transformation. On the brink of adolescene, he discovers growing up is more complicated than he could ever have imagined.
Producer
Michele Fantl
Cinematography
Simon Raby
Music
Peter Scholes
Editor
Peter Roberts
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Andrew Paterson
Billy / Lana (Billy)
Harriet Beattie
Lou / Brad (Lou)
Jay Collins
Roy
Georgia McNeil
Babe
Michael Dorman
Jamie
Rima Te Wiata
Evey
George Mason
Arch
Ross McKellar
Matt
Stephanie McKellar-Smith
Reebie
David Sullivan
Stuart
Ben Short
Glen
Michelle O'Brien
Belinda Pepper
Fiona Edgar
Teacher
Kevin Wymer
Mr. Schulter
Ian Fraser
Referee
Wayne Fulton
Dunedin Coach
Gary Wilson
Local Coach
Jim Rowe
Bus Driver
// crew
Crew
Stewart Main
Writer, Director
Michele Fantl
Producer
Peter Scholes
Original Music Composer
Peter Roberts
Editor
Simon Raby
Director of Photography
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