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.


Director
James Bridges
Writers
Screenplay
Jay McInerney
Based on Bright Lights, Big City
Jay McInerney
Cast
Michael J. Fox as Jamie Conway
Kiefer Sutherland as Tad Allagash
Phoebe Cates as Amanda White Conway
Swoosie Kurtz as Megan Avery
Frances Sternhagen as Clara Tillinghast
Tracy Pollan as Vicky Allagash
John Houseman as Mr. Vogel
Charlie Schlatter as Michael Conway
David Warrilow as Rittenhouse
Dianne Wiest as Mrs. Conway
Alec Mapa as Yasu Wade
William Hickey as Ferret Man
Gina Belafonte as Kathy
Sam Robards as Rich Vanier
Jessica Lundy as Theresa
Kelly Lynch as Elaine
Annabelle Gurwitch as Barbara
Maria Pitillo as Pony Tail Girl
David Hyde Pierce as Bartender at Fashion Show
Peg Murray as Receptionist
Jason Robards as Alex Hardy