The Bit Part (1987)
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
Chris Haywood Michael Thornton |
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Nicole Kidman Mary McAllister |
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John Wood John Bainbridge |
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Katrina Foster Helen Thornton |
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Maurie Fields Peter |
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Brian Mannix Barry |
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Deborra-Lee Furness Acting Teacher |
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Maggie Miller Molly |
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Maureen Edwards Bev Howard |
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Kirk Alexander Andy |
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John Allan Steve |
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Reg Gorman Scott |
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Red Symons Bikie |
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John Dommett Man No.1 |
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Glenn Robbins Man No.2 |
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Ian McFadyen Commercial Director |
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Jane Turner Actress in Play |
Camera | Ellery Ryan | Director of Photography |
Directing | Brendan Maher | Director |
Sound | Paul Grabowsky | Music |
Production | Steve Vizard | Producer |
Writing | Steve Vizard | Writer |
Writing | Ian McFadyen | Writer |
Sound | Red Symons | Music |
Production | Peter Herbert | Producer |
Crew | Peter Herbert | Additional Writing |
Production | John Gauci | Producer |
Production | Frank Brown | Associate Producer |
Production | Ian Rogers | Associate Producer |
Art | Carole Harvey | Production Design |
Costume & Make-Up | Leeanne White | Makeup Artist |
Editing | Scott McLennan | Editor |