Drama ·Comedy · Australia · 1987 · 1h 27m

The Bit Part

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Director
Brendan Maher
Cast
Chris Haywood as Michael Thornton Nicole Kidman as Mary McAllister John Wood as John Bainbridge Katrina Foster as Helen Thornton Maurie Fields as Peter Brian Mannix as Barry
Crew
Ellery Ryan — Director of Photography Scott McLennan — Editor Steve Vizard — Writer Ian McFadyen — Writer John Gauci — Producer Steve Vizard — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
midlife crisisshow businesselocutiontv commercialstruggling actorstomachacting lesson
Key Collaborators
Brendan Maher Director Ellery Ryan Director of Photography Scott McLennan Editor Steve Vizard Writer Ian McFadyen Writer John Gauci Producer Steve Vizard Producer Peter Herbert Producer Carole Harvey Production Design
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