The Bit Part (1987)

Career counsellor Michael Thornton decides to change his career and become an actor. He dreams of performing Shakespeare but ends up in a television ad where only his hands appear on camera. He finds a friend in actress Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman) until she is called to Hollywood to star in a horror feature. Katrina Foster plays Michael's understanding wife Helen, who supports him while he pursues his elusive dream.

Directing:
  • Brendan Maher

Writing:
  • Ian McFadyen
  • Steve Vizard

Stars:
Release Date: 1987-06-20
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  • Country: AU
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 87
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Mary McAllister
Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Michael Thornton
Glenn Robbins
Glenn Robbins
Man No.2
Jane Turner
Jane Turner
Actress in Play
John Wood
John Wood
John Bainbridge
Katrina Foster
Katrina Foste...
Helen Thornton
Maurie Fields
Maurie Fields
Peter
Deborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee F...
Acting Teacher
Reg Gorman
Reg Gorman
Scott
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