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The Bit Part

  • 1987
  • 1h 27m
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5.2/10
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The Bit Part (1987)
Comedy

The story about a careers counselor who dreams of becoming a small-time actor.The story about a careers counselor who dreams of becoming a small-time actor.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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    229
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brendan Maher
    • Writers
      • Peter Herbert
      • Ian McFadyen
      • Steve Vizard
    • Stars
      • Chris Haywood
      • Nicole Kidman
      • Katrina Foster
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Michael Thornton
    Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman
    • Mary McAllister
    Katrina Foster
    • Helen Thornton
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • John Bainbridge
    Maurie Fields
    Maurie Fields
    • Peter
    Brian Mannix
    • Barry
    Deborra-Lee Furness
    Deborra-Lee Furness
    • Acting Teacher
    Maggie Millar
    • Molly
    Maureen Edwards
    Maureen Edwards
    • Bev Howard
    Wilbur Wilde
    • Bikie
    Red Symons
    Red Symons
    • Bikie
    Des McKenna
    • Bikie
    Kirk Alexander
    • Andy
    John Allan
    • Steve
    Reg Gorman
    • Scott
    Lou Carr
    • Bernie
    Maud Clark
    • Felicity
    Christopher Mayer
    • David
    • (as Chris Mayer)
    • Director
      • Brendan Maher
    • Writers
      • Peter Herbert
      • Ian McFadyen
      • Steve Vizard
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    • Trivia
      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).
    • Connections
      References The Sound Barrier (1952)

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    8/10

    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.
    • filmart-2
    • Mar 26, 2021
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    • Release date
      • June 20, 1987 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un papel corto
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production company
      • Comedia Limited
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      • A$1,100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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