The Bit Part

1987 • 1h 27m • Drama, Comedy

4.8(6 votes)

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.

Director

Brendan Maher

Writers

Steve Vizard, Ian McFadyen

Status

Released