Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
1h 47m
Running Time
April 1, 1988Release Date
Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
1h 47m
Running Time
April 1, 1988Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.





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Cast & Crew.

Michael J. Fox
Jamie

Kiefer Sutherland
Tad

Phoebe Cates
Amanda

Swoosie Kurtz
Megan

Frances Sternhagen
Clara

Tracy Pollan
Vicky

John Houseman
Mr. Vogel

Charlie Schlatter
Michael

David Warrilow
Rittenhouse

Dianne Wiest
Mother

Alec Mapa
Yasu Wade

William Hickey
Ferret Man

Gina Belafonte
Kathy

Sam Robards
Rich Vanier

Bernard Zette
Stevie

Marika Blossfeldt
Bald Girl

Jessica Lundy
Theresa

Kelly Lynch
Elaine

Peter Boyden
Maitre d'

Annabelle Gurwitch
Barbara

Russell Horton
Walter Tyler

Maria Pitillo
Pony Tail Girl

Susan Traylor
Leather Lady

David Hyde Pierce
Bartender at Fashion Show

Michael Fischetti
Mannequin Craftsman

Harvey Waldman
Deli Man

Jim Babchak
Bartender at Disco

Peg Murray
Receptionist

Barbara Rucker
Elegant Lady

Pat Santino
Security Guard

Mike Bacarella
Bakery Man

Josie Bell
Runway Model

Anne Bezamat
Runway Model

Alva Chinn
Runway Model

Dianne De Witt
Runway Model

Nathalie Gabrielli
Runway Model

Jennifer Houser
Runway Model

Lynn Howland
Runway Model

Sheila Johnson
Runway Model

Melanie Landestoy
Runway Model

Marisol Massey
Runway Model

Andrea Sande
Runway Model

Malio
Runway Model (as Maud)

Maria von Hartz
Runway Model

Joko Zohrer
Runway Model

Marvin Braverman
Additional Voices (voice)

Thomas Brunelle
Additional Voices (voice)

Leigh French
Additional Voices (voice)

Nicholas Guest
Additional Voices (voice)

Fred Newman
Additional Voices (voice)

Luisa Leschin
Additional Voices (voice)

Andrew Masset
Additional Voices (voice)

Anna Mathias
Additional Voices (voice)

Tracy Newman
Additional Voices (voice)

Reni Santoni
Additional Voices (voice)

Wendy Schaal
Additional Voices (voice)

Jonathan Stark
Additional Voices (voice)

Arnold F. Turner
Additional Voices (voice)

Claudette Wells
Additional Voices (voice)

Jason Robards
Mr. Hardy (uncredited)

Dondré Whitfield
Brian Jones (uncredited)

Elana Cooper
Dancing Club Girl (uncredited)

Edward Burke
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Wayne Keeley
Bartender (uncredited)

Dave Knapp
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Gary McNerney
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Rick Shaw
Bar Patron (uncredited)

Anthony Welch
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Antony Platt
Press Photographer at Fashion Show (uncredited)

Ruth Leon Weiman
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

James Bridges
Director

Gerald R. Molen
Unit Production Manager / Executive Producer

Ted Kurdyla
Assistant Production Manager

Michael Badalucco
Assistant Production Manager

Jay McInerney
Novel / Screenplay

Craig Lyman
Assistant Makeup Artist

Robin Forman
Post Production Supervisor

Mark Rosenberg
Producer

Romaine Greene
Hairstylist

Jack Larson
Associate Producer
Media.
















Details.
Release DateApril 1, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 47m
Content RatingR
Budget$25,000,000
Box Office$16,118,077
Filming LocationsNew York City, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
magazine
writer
drugs
fashion show
playful
vibrant
Wiki.
Bright Lights, Big City is a 1988 American drama film directed by James Bridges, starring Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Dianne Wiest and Jason Robards, and based on the novel by Jay McInerney, who also wrote the screenplay. It was the last film directed by Bridges, who died in 1993.
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