The Bit Part
Movie| Title | The Bit Part |
| User score | 5.3 |
| Release date | Jun 20, 1987 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Brendan Maher |
| Production country | Australia |
| Production companies | Comedia Limited |
| Run time | 87 min. |
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.
