The Bit Part (1987): Cast
The Bit Part is a 1987 comedy drama directed by Brendan Maher, starring Chris Haywood as Michael Thornton, Katrina Foster and Nicole Kidman. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Brendan Maher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Comedia Limited
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bit Part About?
The premise of The Bit Part without spoilers.
Career counsellor Michael Thornton abandons his job to chase acting, hoping to perform Shakespeare. He lands a TV ad that only shows his hands and befriends actress Mary McAllister (Nicole Kidman) until she leaves for a Hollywood horror film. His wife Helen, played by Katrina Foster, encourages his elusive dream as he strives toward theatre.
The Bit Part Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tap dancing
- dancing
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman in a bed
- woman wears eyeglasses
- awakening
- australian shakespeare
- performance
- act
- performer
- shakespeare
- wormwood
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- actor
- walk on role
- cameo appearance
- bit part
- name calling
- handshake
- city
- urban setting
- character appears on tv
- film crew
- acting class
- watching a play
- balloon
- pay phone
- married couple in bed
- friendship between men
- knocking on a door
- fat man
- waiting in line
- cafe
- married couple
- stage
- actress
- male protagonist
- handbag
- magazine
- laughter
- queue
- clapperboard
- public phone
- kettle
- resume
- reference to marlon brando
- spaghetti
- belch
- euphemism
- student
- lying on bed
The Bit Part Cast & Characters
Chris Haywood leads the cast as Michael Thornton, with Katrina Foster as Helen Thornton and Nicole Kidman as Mary McAllister. Directed by Brendan Maher; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brendan Maher
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Chris Haywood as Michael Thornton - Katrina Foster as Helen Thornton
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Nicole Kidman as Mary McAllister -
John Wood as John Bainbridge
Also Starring in The Bit Part
· 13 more- Reg Gorman Scott
- Deborra-Lee Furness Acting Teacher
- Glenn Robbins Man No.2
- Jane Turner Actress in Play
- Maurie Fields Peter
- Red Symons Bikie
- Kirk Alexander Andy
- Maureen Edwards Bev Howard
- Ian McFadyen Commercial Director
- John Dommett Man No.1
- John Allan Steve
- Brian Mannix Barry
- Maggie Miller Molly
More from Brendan Maher
More films directed by Brendan Maher: Return to Nim’s Island, Sisters of War, Wide Sargasso Sea and The Society Murders.
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The Bit Part FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Bit Part, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bit Part?
The Bit Part runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Bit Part released?
The Bit Part was released on June 20, 1987.
Who directed The Bit Part?
The Bit Part was directed by Brendan Maher.
More films by Brendan Maher Who is in the cast of The Bit Part?
The Bit Part stars Chris Haywood as Michael Thornton, Katrina Foster as Helen Thornton and Nicole Kidman as Mary McAllister, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Bit Part have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bit Part has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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