The Bit Part (1987)

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.

Cast

Michael Thornton
Mary McAllister
Commercial Director
Actress in Play
John Bainbridge
Helen Thornton
Acting Teacher

Crew

Additional Writing
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Production Design
Makeup Artist
Director of Photography