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Bright Lights, Big City

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
9.8K
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Michael J. Fox in Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
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.
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Coming-of-AgePsychological DramaDrama

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out bad memories and personal tragedy.A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out bad memories and personal tragedy.A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out bad memories and personal tragedy.

  • Director
    • James Bridges
  • Writer
    • Jay McInerney
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Kiefer Sutherland
    • Phoebe Cates
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    9.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Bridges
    • Writer
      • Jay McInerney
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • Kiefer Sutherland
      • Phoebe Cates
    • 58User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Photos58

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    Top Cast72

    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Jamie
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Tad
    Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates
    • Amanda
    Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz
    • Megan
    Frances Sternhagen
    Frances Sternhagen
    • Clara
    Tracy Pollan
    Tracy Pollan
    • Vicky
    John Houseman
    John Houseman
    • Mr. Vogel
    Charlie Schlatter
    Charlie Schlatter
    • Michael
    David Warrilow
    • Rittenhouse
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Mother
    Alec Mapa
    Alec Mapa
    • Yasu Wade
    William Hickey
    William Hickey
    • Ferret Man
    Gina Belafonte
    Gina Belafonte
    • Kathy
    Sam Robards
    Sam Robards
    • Rich Vanier
    Bernard Zette
    • Stevie
    • (as Zette)
    Marika Blossfeldt
    • Bald Girl
    Jessica Lundy
    Jessica Lundy
    • Theresa
    Kelly Lynch
    Kelly Lynch
    • Elaine
    • Director
      • James Bridges
    • Writer
      • Jay McInerney
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This is David Hyde Pierce's feature film debut. He plays "Bartender at Fashion Show", and his one line is, "Sorry, the bar is closed." In a 2011 interview with "The A.V. Club," Pierce said that his dues to join the Screen Actors Guild were more than he was paid for the role, so he had to borrow money from his agent.
    • Goofs
      When Jamie tells Megan about his relationship with Amanda, his wineglass goes from half-full to empty in less than two seconds, while he's speaking.
    • Quotes
      • Ferret Man: Wanna buy a ferret?
      • Jamie Conway: No. No, thanks.
      • Ferret Man: Loose joints. Genuine Hawaiian sens. His name is Fred...
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian television premiere was heavily edited by 12 minutes to reduce language, and heavy drug usage for a 'U' (unrestricted) certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Biloxi Blues/Johnny Be Good/A New Life/The Milagro Beanfield War/Dominick and Eugene (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Attack
      Performed by Konk
      Courtesy of Dog Brothers Records
      Produced by Shannon Dawson & G. "Love" Jay
      1986 Single
      Words & Music by Shannon Dawson & G. "Love" Jay

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1, 1988 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Luces de una gran ciudad
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • CST Telecommunications
      • Mirage Enterprises
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,118,077
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,126,791
      • Apr 3, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,118,115
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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