The Bit Part 36 years old

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.

Credits

The Bit Part Cast

Name Character
Nicole Kidman She was 20, now 56 years old as Mary
Chris Haywood He was 38, now 75 years old as Michael
Maureen Edwards She was 43, now 79 years old as Bev Howard

The Bit Part Crew

Name Department
Brendan Maher as Director. He was 1 (now 35) years old Directing
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The Bit Part (36 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, June 20, 1987
  • Runtime: 87 minutes