The Bit Part

Overview

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

Chris Haywood

Michael Thornton

Nicole Kidman

Mary McAllister

John Wood

John Bainbridge

Katrina Foster

Helen Thornton

Maurie Fields

Peter

B

Brian Mannix

Barry

Deborra-Lee Furness

Acting Teacher

M

Maggie Miller

Molly

M

Maureen Edwards

Bev Howard

K

Kirk Alexander

Andy

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