Bright Lights, Big City (1988)

Synopsis of Bright Lights, Big City

Michael J. Fox once more makes a courageous effort to shed his nice-guy image in Bright Lights, Big City. Fox plays an impressionable Kansan who comes to the Big Apple to take a job at a major magazine. It isn't long before he falls into the twin traps of drug and alcohol abuse. His only hope for redemption is in the hands of Vicky (Tracy Pollan), the cousin of his scuzzy drinking buddy Tad (Kiefer Sutherland). Jay McInerney's bestselling novel does not translate easily to the big screen, but Fox strives hard to please, as do all of his costars. The white stuff snorted by Fox wasn't really cocaine, but powdered milk. Watch for Frasier's David Hyde Pierce in a small role and Jason Robards in a significant unbilled cameo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

128 mins

Director(s):

James Bridges

Writer(s):

Jay McInerney, Tom Cole, James Bridges

Producer(s):

Gerald R. Molen, Mark Rosenberg, Jack Larson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Profanity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Substance Abuse)

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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