The Bit Part

Name: The Bit Part
Cast: Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood, Katrina Foster, Maurie Fields

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Brendan MaherWriters: Ian McFadyen, Steve VizardProducers: John Gauci, Peter Herbert

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

as Molly

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