Movie

The Bit Part

★ 4.8(6)19871h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Brendan Maher
Release date: 1987-06-20
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Comedia Limited

About The Bit Part

The Bit Part is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Brendan Maher, starring Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman and John Wood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bit Part in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Chris Haywood

Michael Thornton

Nicole Kidman

Mary McAllister

John Wood

John Bainbridge

Katrina Foster

Helen Thornton

Maurie Fields

Peter

Brian Mannix

Barry

Deborra-Lee Furness

Acting Teacher

Maggie Miller

Molly

Maureen Edwards

Bev Howard

Kirk Alexander

Andy

John Allan

Steve

Reg Gorman

Scott

Themes & keywords

midlife crisisshow businesselocutiontv commercialstruggling actorstomachacting lesson

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bit Part in Canada?+

The Bit Part is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bit Part on Netflix?+

The Bit Part is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Bit Part?+

The Bit Part has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Bit Part?+

The Bit Part stars Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, John Wood, Katrina Foster and Maurie Fields.

When did The Bit Part come out?+

The Bit Part is a 1987 movie directed by Brendan Maher.

What genre is The Bit Part?+

The Bit Part is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Bit Part?+

The Bit Part was directed by Brendan Maher.