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The Bit Part

The Bit Part

4.8 (6) ·1987 ·87 min ·Movie
Drama Comedy

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 Cast

Chris Haywood
Chris Haywood
Michael Thornton
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Mary McAllister
John Wood
John Wood
John Bainbridge
Katrina Foster
Katrina Foster
Helen Thornton
Maurie Fields
Maurie Fields
Peter
Brian Mannix
Barry
Deborra-Lee Furness
Deborra-Lee Furness
Acting Teacher
Maggie Miller
Molly
Maureen Edwards
Bev Howard
Kirk Alexander
Andy

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