Film·1987·1h 27m

The Bit Part

DramaComedy

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.

Directed by Brendan Maher

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Cast

12 credited

Chris Haywood
Chris HaywoodMichael Thornton
Nicole Kidman
Nicole KidmanMary McAllister
John Wood
John WoodJohn Bainbridge
Katrina Foster
Katrina FosterHelen Thornton
Maurie Fields
Maurie FieldsPeter
Brian Mannix
Brian MannixBarry
Deborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee FurnessActing Teacher
Maggie Miller
Maggie MillerMolly
Maureen Edwards
Maureen EdwardsBev Howard
Kirk Alexander
Kirk AlexanderAndy
John Allan
John AllanSteve
Reg Gorman
Reg GormanScott

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