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Bright Lights, Big City

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.
Release Date: Friday, April 1 1988
36 years ago
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Portrait of Michael J. FoxMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox was
26 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Jamie'.
Fri, Jun 09 1961
Portrait of Kiefer SutherlandKiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland was
21 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Tad'.
Wed, Dec 21 1966
Portrait of Phoebe CatesPhoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates was
24 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Amanda'.
Tue, Jul 16 1963
Portrait of Swoosie KurtzSwoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz was
43 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Megan'.
Wed, Sep 06 1944
Portrait of Frances SternhagenFrances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen was
58 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Clara'.
Mon, Jan 13 1930 –
Mon, Nov 27 2023
Portrait of Tracy PollanTracy Pollan
Tracy Pollan was
27 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Vicky'.
Wed, Jun 22 1960
Portrait of John HousemanJohn Houseman
John Houseman was
85 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Mr. Vogel'.
Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Mon, Oct 31 1988
Portrait of Charlie SchlatterCharlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter was
21 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Michael'.
Sun, May 01 1966
Portrait of David WarrilowDavid Warrilow
David Warrilow was
53 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Rittenhouse'.
Fri, Dec 28 1934 –
Thu, Aug 17 1995
Portrait of Dianne WiestDianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest was
40 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Mother'.
Sun, Mar 28 1948
Portrait of Alec MapaAlec Mapa
Alec Mapa was
22 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Yasu Wade'.
Sat, Jul 10 1965
Portrait of William HickeyWilliam Hickey
William Hickey was
60 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Ferret Man'.
Mon, Sep 19 1927 –
Sun, Jun 29 1997
Portrait of Gina BelafonteGina Belafonte
Gina Belafonte was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Kathy'.
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Portrait of Sam RobardsSam Robards
Sam Robards was
26 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Rich Vanier'.
Sat, Dec 16 1961
Portrait of Bernard ZetteBernard Zette
Bernard Zette was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Stevie'.
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Portrait of Marika BlossfeldtMarika Blossfeldt
Marika Blossfeldt was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bald Girl'.
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Portrait of Jessica LundyJessica Lundy
Jessica Lundy was
22 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Theresa'.
Sun, Mar 20 1966
Portrait of Kelly LynchKelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch was
29 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Elaine'.
Sat, Jan 31 1959
Portrait of Peter BoydenPeter Boyden
Peter Boyden was
42 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Maitre d''.
Thu, Jul 19 1945
Portrait of Annabelle GurwitchAnnabelle Gurwitch
Annabelle Gurwitch was
26 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Barbara'.
Sat, Nov 04 1961
Portrait of Russell HortonRussell Horton
Russell Horton was
46 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Walter Tyler'.
Tue, Nov 11 1941
Portrait of Maria PitilloMaria Pitillo
Maria Pitillo was
22 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Pony Tail Girl'.
Sat, Jan 08 1966
Portrait of Susan TraylorSusan Traylor
Susan Traylor was
23 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Leather Lady'.
Sun, Oct 04 1964
Portrait of David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce was
28 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bartender at Fashion Show'.
Fri, Apr 03 1959
Portrait of Michael FischettiMichael Fischetti
Michael Fischetti was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Mannequin Craftsman'.
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Portrait of Harvey WaldmanHarvey Waldman
Harvey Waldman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Deli Man'.
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Portrait of Jim BabchakJim Babchak
Jim Babchak was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bartender at Disco'.
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Portrait of Peg MurrayPeg Murray
Peg Murray was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Receptionist'.
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Portrait of Barbara RuckerBarbara Rucker
Barbara Rucker was
40 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Elegant Lady'.
Sat, Jan 03 1948
Portrait of Pat SantinoPat Santino
Pat Santino was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Security Guard'.
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Portrait of Mike BacarellaMike Bacarella
Mike Bacarella was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bakery Man'.
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Portrait of Josie BellJosie Bell
Josie Bell was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Anne BezamatAnne Bezamat
Anne Bezamat was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Alva ChinnAlva Chinn
Alva Chinn was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Dianne De WittDianne De Witt
Dianne De Witt was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Nathalie GabrielliNathalie Gabrielli
Nathalie Gabrielli was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Jennifer HouserJennifer Houser
Jennifer Houser was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Lynn HowlandLynn Howland
Lynn Howland was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Sheila JohnsonSheila Johnson
Sheila Johnson was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Melanie LandestoyMelanie Landestoy
Melanie Landestoy was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Marisol MasseyMarisol Massey
Marisol Massey was
23 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
Tue, Nov 10 1964
Portrait of Andrea SandeAndrea Sande
Andrea Sande was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of MalioMalio
Malio was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model (as Maud)'.
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Portrait of Maria von HartzMaria von Hartz
Maria von Hartz was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Joko ZohrerJoko Zohrer
Joko Zohrer was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Runway Model'.
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Portrait of Marvin BravermanMarvin Braverman
Marvin Braverman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Thomas BrunelleThomas Brunelle
Thomas Brunelle was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Leigh FrenchLeigh French
Leigh French was
42 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sat, Jul 14 1945
Portrait of Nicholas GuestNicholas Guest
Nicholas Guest was
36 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sat, May 05 1951
Portrait of Fred NewmanFred Newman
Fred Newman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Luisa LeschinLuisa Leschin
Luisa Leschin was
34 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sun, Jul 12 1953
Portrait of Andrew MassetAndrew Masset
Andrew Masset was
39 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Tue, Mar 01 1949
Portrait of Anna MathiasAnna Mathias
Anna Mathias was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Tracy NewmanTracy Newman
Tracy Newman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Reni SantoniReni Santoni
Reni Santoni was
48 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 21 1939 –
Sat, Aug 01 2020
Portrait of Wendy SchaalWendy Schaal
Wendy Schaal was
33 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 02 1954
Portrait of Jonathan StarkJonathan Stark
Jonathan Stark was
36 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Sat, Feb 16 1952
Portrait of Arnold F. TurnerArnold F. Turner
Arnold F. Turner was
56 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 15 1931 –
Mon, May 06 2013
Portrait of Claudette WellsClaudette Wells
Claudette Wells was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
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Portrait of Jason RobardsJason Robards
Jason Robards was
65 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Mr. Hardy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 26 1922 –
Tue, Dec 26 2000
Portrait of Dondré WhitfieldDondré Whitfield
Dondré Whitfield was
18 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Brian Jones (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 27 1969
Portrait of Elana CooperElana Cooper
Elana Cooper was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Dancing Club Girl (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Edward BurkeEdward Burke
Edward Burke was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Wayne KeeleyWayne Keeley
Wayne Keeley was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dave KnappDave Knapp
Dave Knapp was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gary McNerneyGary McNerney
Gary McNerney was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Rick ShawRick Shaw
Rick Shaw was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Anthony WelchAnthony Welch
Anthony Welch was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Antony PlattAntony Platt
Antony Platt was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Press Photographer at Fashion Show (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of James BridgesJames Bridges
James Bridges was
52 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Director'
Mon, Feb 03 1936 –
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Portrait of Gordon WillisGordon Willis
Gordon Willis was
56 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, May 28 1931 –
Sun, May 18 2014
Portrait of Jay McInerneyJay McInerney
Jay McInerney was
33 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Novel, Screenplay'
Thu, Jan 13 1955
Portrait of Mark RosenbergMark Rosenberg
Mark Rosenberg was
39 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Producer'
Sat, Apr 03 1948 –
Fri, Nov 06 1992
Portrait of Sydney PollackSydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack was
53 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Producer'
Sun, Jul 01 1934 –
Mon, May 26 2008
Portrait of Gerald R. MolenGerald R. Molen
Gerald R. Molen was
53 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Unit Production Manager, Executive Producer'
Sun, Jan 06 1935
Portrait of Jack LarsonJack Larson
Jack Larson was
60 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Associate Producer'
Wed, Feb 08 1928 –
Sun, Sep 20 2015
Portrait of George BerndtGeorge Berndt
George Berndt was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of John BloomJohn Bloom
John Bloom was
52 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Editor'
Thu, Sep 12 1935
Portrait of Donald FagenDonald Fagen
Donald Fagen was
40 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Music'
Sat, Jan 10 1948
Portrait of Michael BadaluccoMichael Badalucco
Michael Badalucco was
33 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Assistant Production Manager'
Mon, Dec 20 1954
Portrait of Bernie PollackBernie Pollack
Bernie Pollack was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of George DeTitta Jr.George DeTitta Jr.
George DeTitta Jr. was
33 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Feb 14 1955
Portrait of Romaine GreeneRomaine Greene
Romaine Greene was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Mary ColquhounMary Colquhoun
Mary Colquhoun was
58 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Casting'
Wed, Jan 01 1930 –
Sun, Sep 10 2000
Portrait of Bernadette MazurBernadette Mazur
Bernadette Mazur was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Ted KurdylaTed Kurdyla
Ted Kurdyla was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Assistant Production Manager'
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Portrait of Craig LymanCraig Lyman
Craig Lyman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Robin FormanRobin Forman
Robin Forman was
>> in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Post Production Supervisor'
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Portrait of Santo LoquastoSanto Loquasto
Santo Loquasto was
43 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Production Design, Art Direction'
Wed, Jul 26 1944