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Overview

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.

Content warning

based on novel or book playful vibrant fashion show sunglasses drugs writer yuppie nightclub magazine+2 more

Director

James Bridges

ReleasedApr 1, 1988

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

Budget$25M·Revenue$16.1M

Top Cast

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

Bright Lights, Big City - Trailer

Bright Lights, Big City - Trailer

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