The Bit Part (1987)
1987 · 1h 27m · Drama, Comedy
Genres: 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.
Director: Brendan Maher
Writers: Steve Vizard, Ian McFadyen
Music by: Paul Grabowsky, Red Symons
Cinematography: Ellery Ryan
Editor: Scott McLennan
Cast
Chris Haywood as Michael ThorntonNicole Kidman as Mary McAllisterJohn Wood as John BainbridgeKatrina Foster as Helen ThorntonMaurie Fields as PeterBrian Mannix as BarryDeborra-Lee Furness as Acting TeacherMaggie Miller as MollyMaureen Edwards as Bev HowardKirk Alexander as AndyJohn Allan as SteveReg Gorman as ScottMore like this
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