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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Bernard Zette
- Stevie
- (as Zette)
Storyline
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- TriviaIn a 2011 interview with "The A. V. Club," David Hyde Pierce said that it cost him more to join the Screen Actors Guild (so that he could appear in this movie) than he was paid for his role, so he had to borrow the dues money from his agent. His character's name was "Bartender at Fashion Show", and his one line was, "Sorry, the bar is closed."
- GoofsDuring Jamie's story of his relationship with Amanda to Megan his wineglass goes from half-full to empty in less than two seconds, while he's speaking.
- Quotes
Ferret Man: Wanna buy a ferret?
Jamie Conway: No. No, thanks.
Ferret Man: Loose joints. Genuine Hawaiian sens. His name is Fred...
- Alternate versionsThe Indian television premiere was heavily edited by 12 minutes to reduce language, and heavy drug usage for a 'U' (unrestricted) certificate.
- SoundtracksLove Attack
Performed by Konk
Courtesy of Dog Brothers Records
Produced by Shannon Dawson & G. "Love" Jay
1986 Single
Words & Music by Shannon Dawson & G. "Love" Jay
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It frankly didn't age well
I didn't like it originally and it's still a no. I didn't read the book, but I'm sure it was better or the movie wouldn't have been made. The biggest problem for me is Michael J. Fox. Not his acting chops. I just can't accept him as a seedy guy. Not then and most certainly not now. The more appropriate person was cast as his co-star. No problem seeing Kieffer Sutherland struggling with some demons. Plus this film just reminds me that even as a teenager of the eighties, I really don't have much fond nostalgia for them. And, this film makes a point of calling out many of its shortcomings.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Die grellen Lichter der Großstadt
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $16,118,077
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,126,791
- Apr 3, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $16,118,077
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was Bright Lights, Big City (1988) officially released in India in English?
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