The Bit Part
5.3
1987-06-20
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.
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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.
Released
1987-06-20
Runtime
87
Director
Brendan Maher
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Drama
Comedy
Language
English
Production
Comedia Limited
Casts
Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
John Wood
John Wood
Katrina Foster
Katrina Foster
Maurie Fields
Maurie FieldsBrian Mannix
Brian Mannix
Deborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee FurnessMaggie Miller
Maggie MillerMaureen Edwards
Maureen EdwardsKirk Alexander
Kirk AlexanderJohn Allan
John Allan
Reg Gorman
Reg GormanRed Symons
Red SymonsJohn Dommett
John Dommett
Glenn Robbins
Glenn RobbinsIan McFadyen
Ian McFadyen
Jane Turner
Jane Turner