Movie

The Bit Part (1987)

• June 20, 1987
• 1h 27m

• Drama
• Comedy

Overview

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.

Director

Brendan Maher

Writers

Steve Vizard, Ian McFadyen

Starring

Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood