50 Ways of Saying Fabulous (2005)
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
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Andrew Paterson as Billy / Lana (Billy) |
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Harriet Beattie as Lou / Brad (Lou) |
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Jay Collins as Roy |
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Georgia McNeil as Babe |
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Michael Dorman as Jamie |
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Rima Te Wiata as Evey |
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George Mason as Arch |
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Ross McKellar as Matt |
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Stephanie McKellar-Smith as Reebie |
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David Sullivan as Stuart |
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Ben Short as Glen |
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Michelle O'Brien as Belinda Pepper |
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Fiona Edgar as Teacher |
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Kevin Wymer as Mr. Schulter |
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Ian Fraser as Referee |
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Wayne Fulton as Dunedin Coach |
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Gary Wilson as Local Coach |
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Jim Rowe as Bus Driver |
| Writing | Stewart Main | Writer |
| Sound | Peter Scholes | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Peter Roberts | Editor |
| Art | Ken Turner | Production Design |
| Directing | Stewart Main | Director |
| Production | Michele Fantl | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tracey Sharman | Makeup Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dara Wakely | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Simon Raby | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Graeme Aitken | Novel |
