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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous (2005)

It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.

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.

Release Date
September 6, 2005
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
5.4/10 (13 votes)

Director: Stewart Main

Cast: Andrew Paterson, Harriet Beattie, Jay Collins, Georgia McNeil, Michael Dorman, Rima Te Wiata, George Mason, Ross McKellar

Production: New Zealand Film Commission, MF Films
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Revenue
$0M
Full Cast (18 people)

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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.

It was a world of adventure and a time of innocence, when friendships were forever and growing up would change everything.

5.4
88 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$4,800
Release Date9/6/2005
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AP

Andrew Paterson

as Billy / Lana (Billy)

HB

Harriet Beattie

as Lou / Brad (Lou)

JC

Jay Collins

as Roy

GM

Georgia McNeil

as Babe

Michael Dorman

as Jamie

Rima Te Wiata

as Evey

George Mason

as Arch

Ross McKellar

as Matt

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What is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous about?

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 …

How long is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

1h 28m

When was 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous released?

September 6, 2005

Who directed 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

Stewart Main

Who stars in 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

Andrew Paterson, Harriet Beattie, Jay Collins

What genre is 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous?

Drama