Movie Description
The Bit Part
(1987)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Brendan Maher
- Producer : John Gauci,Peter Herbert,Steve Vizard
- Writer : Steve Vizard,Ian McFadyen
- Editor : Scott McLennan
- Cast : Chris Haywood,Nicole Kidman,John Wood,Katrina Foster,Maurie Fields,Brian Mannix,Deborra-Lee Furness,Maggie Miller,Maureen Edwards,Kirk Alexander,John Allan,Reg Gorman,Red Symons,John Dommett,Glenn Robbins,Ian McFadyen,Jane Turner
Cast
Michael Thornton
Mary McAllister
John Bainbridge
Helen Thornton
Peter
Barry
Acting Teacher
Molly
Bev Howard
Andy
Steve
Scott
Bikie
Man No.1
Man No.2
Commercial Director
Actress in Play
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Facts
Original TitleThe Bit Part
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-06-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 27m
Production CompaniesComedia Limited
Genres
- Drama
- Comedy
