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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous
50 Ways of Saying Fabulous

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.

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$4800

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

06 September 2005

Country

New Zealand

Cast

Andrew Paterson

Andrew Paterson

Billy / Lana (Billy)

Harriet Beattie

Harriet Beattie

Lou / Brad (Lou)

Jay Collins

Jay Collins

Roy

Georgia McNeil

Georgia McNeil

Babe

Michael Dorman

Michael Dorman

Jamie

Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata

Evey

George Mason

George Mason

Arch

Ross McKellar

Ross McKellar

Matt

Stephanie McKellar-Smith

Stephanie McKellar-Smith

Reebie

David Sullivan

David Sullivan

Stuart

Ben Short

Ben Short

Glen

Michelle O'Brien

Michelle O'Brien

Belinda Pepper

Fiona Edgar

Fiona Edgar

Teacher

Kevin Wymer

Kevin Wymer

Mr. Schulter

Ian Fraser

Ian Fraser

Referee

Wayne Fulton

Wayne Fulton

Dunedin Coach

Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson

Local Coach

Jim Rowe

Jim Rowe

Bus Driver

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