Bright Lights, Big City (1988)
- Directed by
- James Bridges
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 5.7 of 10 from 141 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young writer drifts through Manhattan's party scene after a personal loss, losing touch with reality. He struggles to hold his job and relationships together as his life spirals downward.
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What happens
Bright Lights, Big City is a 1988 American drama film directed by James Bridges and adapted from Jay McInerney's 1984 novel of the same name. Michael J. Fox stars as a young writer unraveling in Manhattan's fast-paced nightlife, with co-stars Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Dianne Wiest, and Jason Robards. McInerney wrote the screenplay for the adaptation. The film marked the final directorial effort of Bridges, who died in 1993. Bright Lights, Big City was released by United Artists on April 1, 1988. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $16 million against a $25 million budget. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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