The Bit Part [214896] Released: 1987-06-20 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 87 mins Popularity: 0.413 Vote Average: 5.25 Vote Count: 4 Overview: 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 [17] Chris HaywoodMichael Thornton Nicole KidmanMary McAllister John WoodJohn Bainbridge Katrina FosterHelen Thornton Maurie FieldsPeter Brian MannixBarry Deborra-Lee FurnessActing Teacher Maggie MillerMolly Maureen EdwardsBev Howard Kirk AlexanderAndy John AllanSteve Reg GormanScott Red SymonsBikie John DommettMan No.1 Glenn RobbinsMan No.2 Ian McFadyenCommercial Direc Jane TurnerActress in Play Trailers