The Bit Part

The Bit Part

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 20, 1987

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Drama, Comedy

User Score

53%

Original Title

The Bit Part

Production Companies

Comedia Limited

Director

Brendan Maher

Description

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.