The Bit Part (1987)
06/20/1987 (AU) • 1h 27m
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.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Thornton
Mary McAllister
John Bainbridge
Helen Thornton
Peter
Barry
Acting Teacher
Molly
Bev Howard
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