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.”
2005•NR•1h 28m•5.4•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Stewart Main
Writer
Stewart Main
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
New Zealand Film Commission
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
Production
Company
New Zealand Film Commission
Company
MF Films
Producer
Michele Fantl
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