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.
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Cast
- 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
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- Brendan MaherDirector
- Steve VizardWriter
- Ian McFadyenWriter
- Ellery RyanDirector of Photography
- Scott McLennanEditor
- John GauciProducer
- Steve VizardProducer
- Peter HerbertProducer
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