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The Bit Part (1987)

53% User Rating
1h 27min
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.

Brendan MaherDirector

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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

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Brian Mannix

Barry

Deborra-Lee Furness

Deborra-Lee Furness

Acting Teacher

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Maggie Miller

Molly

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Maureen Edwards

Bev Howard

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Kirk Alexander

Andy

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John Allan

Steve

Reg Gorman

Reg Gorman

Scott

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Red Symons

Bikie

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John Dommett

Man No.1

Glenn Robbins

Glenn Robbins

Man No.2

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Ian McFadyen

Commercial Director

Jane Turner

Jane Turner

Actress in Play

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