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Bright Lights, Big City

It's 6.00 am. Do you know where you are?
1988 | 107m | English

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Popularity: 2 (history)

Director: James Bridges
Writer: Jay McInerney
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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.
Release Date: Apr 01, 1988
Director: James Bridges
Writer: Jay McInerney
Genres: Drama, Romance
Keywords magazine, writer, drugs, fashion show, playful, vibrant
Production Companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists, Mirage Enterprises, CST Telecommunications, Star Partners
Box Office Revenue: $16,118,077
Budget: $25,000,000
Updates Updated: Aug 10, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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)
Name Job
James Bridges Director
Donald Fagen Original Music Composer, Music
Santo Loquasto Art Direction, Production Design
Gordon Willis Director of Photography
Gerald R. Molen Unit Production Manager
Michael Badalucco Assistant Production Manager
Bernie Pollack Costume Design
George Berndt Editor
Romaine Greene Hairstylist
Jay McInerney Novel, Screenplay
Ted Kurdyla Assistant Production Manager
Mary Colquhoun Casting
George DeTitta Jr. Set Decoration
John Bloom Editor
Craig Lyman Assistant Makeup Artist
Bernadette Mazur Makeup Artist
Robin Forman Post Production Supervisor
Name Title
Gerald R. Molen Executive Producer
Jack Larson Associate Producer
Sydney Pollack Producer
Mark Rosenberg Producer
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2024 5 15 21 8
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2024 7 16 33 6
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2025 1 10 16 6
2025 2 8 14 3
2025 3 6 10 1
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 1 1 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 1 2 0
2025 9 2 3 1
2025 10 2 2 2

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