The Bit Part
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.
- Overview
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The Bit Part
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
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.
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