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.

Cast

Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood, Katrina Foster, Maurie Fields, Brian Mannix, Deborra-Lee Furness, Maggie Miller

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What is "The Bit Part" about?

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.

When was "The Bit Part" released?

The Bit Part was released in 1987.

Who stars in "The Bit Part"?

The cast includes Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood, Katrina Foster.