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The Bit Part(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-06-20
44%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
Comedia Limited
Movie: The Bit Part
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chris Haywood
Michael Thornton
Nicole Kidman
Mary McAllister
John Wood
John Bainbridge
Katrina Foster
Helen Thornton
Maurie Fields
Peter
Deborra-Lee Furness
Acting Teacher
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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.
Release Date
1987-06-20
Average
4.4
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