The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Brendan MaherDirector
- Steve VizardWriter
- Ian McFadyenWriter
Cast
- 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
Themes
midlife crisisshow businesselocutiontv commercialstruggling actorstomachacting lesson