The Bit Part

Year: 1987

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Brendan Maher

DramaComedy

Career counsellor Michael Thornton abandons his job to chase acting, hoping to perform Shakespeare. He lands a TV ad that only shows his hands and befriends actress Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman) until she leaves for a Hollywood horror film. His wife Helen, played by Katrina Foster, encourages his elusive dream as he strives toward theatre.

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