The Bit Part

Directed by Brendan Maher
1987    87mComedy, Drama
5.24.4
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.

Where to Watch The Bit Part

  • Chris HaywoodMichael Thornton
  • Nicole KidmanMary McAllister
  • John WoodJohn Bainbridge
  • Katrina FosterHelen Thornton
  • Maurie FieldsPeter
  • Brian MannixBarry
  • Deborra-Lee FurnessActing Teacher
  • Maggie MillerMolly
  • Maureen EdwardsBev Howard
  • Kirk AlexanderAndy
  • John AllanSteve
  • Reg GormanScott
  • Red SymonsBikie / Music
  • John DommettMan No.1
  • Glenn RobbinsMan No.2
  • Ian McFadyenCommercial Director / Writer
  • Jane TurnerActress in Play
  • Brendan MaherDirector
  • Steve VizardWriter / Producer
  • John GauciProducer

 

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The Bit Part Trivia

The Bit Part was released on June 20, 1987.

The Bit Part was directed by Brendan Maher.

The Bit Part has a runtime of 87 min.

The Bit Part was produced by John Gauci, Peter Herbert, Steve Vizard.

The key characters in The Bit Part are Michael Thornton (Chris Haywood), Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman), John Bainbridge (John Wood).

The Bit Part is a Comedy, Drama film.

The Bit Part has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10.

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