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Release Year1988
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes144
DirectorJames Bridges
WritersJay McInerney
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBright Lights, Big City
About Bright Lights, Big City
A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.
Directed by James Bridges, Bright Lights, Big City leans on a strong ensemble — Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.
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