The Bit Part
Comedy
The story about a careers counselor who dreams of becoming a small-time actor.
Director
Brendan Maher
Writers
Peter Herbert, Ian McFadyen, Steve Vizard
Stars
Chris Haywood, Nicole Kidman, Katrina Foster
Release Date
June 20, 1987
Language
English
Country
Australia
💬 3
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
Chris Haywood
as Michael Thornton
Nicole Kidman
as Mary McAllister
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Katrina Foster
as Helen Thornton
John Wood
as John Bainbridge
Maurie Fields
as Peter
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Brian Mannix
as Barry
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Acting Teacher
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Maggie Millar
as Molly
Maureen Edwards
as Bev Howard
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Wilbur Wilde
as Bikie
🎬 Technical Specs
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Filming Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Production
Comedia Limited
🏷️ Keywords
tap dancingdancingman wears eyeglasseswoman in a bedwoman wears eyeglasses
🎯 Categories
Comedy
⭐ Featured Review
Nicole Kidman swishes by
"Unforgettable moments in film - how your hard-working career hopes get creamed by a newcomer with "talent". A solid little picture with a top cast and techs...."
💡 Did You Know?
Actor Wilbur Wilde and actress Deborah-Lee Furness have both appeared in three Australian feature films. They are: 'Cool Change' (1986), 'Jenny Kissed Me' (1986), and 'The Bit Part' (1988).
📖 Synopsis
The story about a careers counselor who dreams of becoming a small-time actor.