The Bit Part
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.
Release Date: 1987-06-20
Drama
Comedy
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Casts

Chris Haywood
as Michael Thornton

Nicole Kidman
as Mary McAllister

John Wood
as John Bainbridge

Katrina Foster
as Helen Thornton

Maurie Fields
as Peter

Deborra-Lee Furness
as Acting Teacher

Reg Gorman
as Scott

Glenn Robbins
as Man No.2

Jane Turner
as Actress in Play