The Bit Part(1987)
The Bit Part Synopsis
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.
The Bit Part (1987) is a drama and comedy film directed by Brendan Maher, released on June 20, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood and Katrina Foster. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Brendan Maher
- Writers:
- Steve Vizard, Ian McFadyen
- Producers:
- John Gauci, Steve Vizard, Peter Herbert
- Cinematographer:
- Ellery Ryan
- Production:
- Comedia Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Bit Part Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Haywood
as Michael Thornton
Nicole Kidman
as Mary McAllister
John Wood
as John Bainbridge
Katrina Foster
as Helen Thornton
Maurie Fields
as Peter
Brian Mannix
as Barry
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Acting Teacher
- Maggie Miller
Maggie Miller
as Molly
- Maureen Edwards
Maureen Edwards
as Bev Howard
- Kirk Alexander
Kirk Alexander
as Andy
- John Allan
John Allan
as Steve
Reg Gorman
as Scott
Key crew
Directed by Brendan Maher, written by Steve Vizard and Ian McFadyen, produced by John Gauci, Steve Vizard and Peter Herbert.
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The Bit Part Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Bit Part – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bit Part online?
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Who stars in The Bit Part?
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The main cast of The Bit Part (1987) includes Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood, Katrina Foster and Maurie Fields. The film was directed by Brendan Maher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bit Part released?
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The Bit Part was released on June 20, 1987 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Bit Part worth watching?
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The Bit Part (1987) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.