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50 Ways of Saying Fabulous poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.8 / 100
2005·Drama·1h 30m

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.”

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.

Above the Line
Stewart Main·DirectorStewart Main·WriterGraeme Aitken·NovelSimon Raby·Director of PhotographyPeter Scholes·Original Music ComposerPeter Roberts·Editor
Cast
Andrew Paterson·Billy / Lana (Billy)Harriet Beattie·Lou / Brad (Lou)Jay Collins·RoyGeorgia McNeil·BabeMichael Dorman·JamieRima Te Wiata·EveyGeorge Mason·ArchRoss McKellar·MattStephanie McKellar-Smith·ReebieDavid Sullivan·Stuart
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Stewart Main·Director
Writing· 2
Stewart Main·WriterGraeme Aitken·Novel
Camera· 1
Simon Raby·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Roberts·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Scholes·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Ken Turner·Production DesignTracey Sharman·Makeup Department HeadDara Wakely·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Michele Fantl·Producer
By the Numbers
55.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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