The Bit Part (1987)
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.
Drama, Comedy
Cast
- Chris Haywood — Michael Thornton
- Nicole Kidman — Mary McAllister
- John Wood — John Bainbridge
- Katrina Foster — Helen Thornton
- Maurie Fields — Peter
- Brian Mannix — Barry
- Deborra-Lee Furness — Acting Teacher
- Maggie Miller — Molly
- Maureen Edwards — Bev Howard
- Kirk Alexander — Andy
- John Allan — Steve
- Reg Gorman — Scott
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