The Bit Part

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.

• Brendan MaherDirector
• Steve VizardWriter
• Ian McFadyenWriter

• Chris HaywoodMichael Thornton
• Nicole KidmanMary McAllister
• John WoodJohn Bainbridge
• Katrina FosterHelen Thornton
• Maurie FieldsPeter
• Brian MannixBarry
• Deborra-Lee FurnessActing Teacher
• Maggie MillerMolly
• Maureen EdwardsBev Howard
• Kirk AlexanderAndy
• John AllanSteve
• Reg GormanScott