Bright Lights, Big City Movie Script

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY..JAY MCINERNEY-JOEL SCHUMACHER..1-1-86

Released in 1988 and directed by James Bridges, Bright Lights, Big City is a dramatic adaptation of Jay McInerney’s novel about a young man grappling with grief, identity, and excess in 1980s Manhattan. Starring Michael J. Fox, the film blends introspection with visual storytelling, reflecting the protagonist’s disconnection from the world around him. The screenplay emphasizes narrative voice, fragmented structure, and inner monologue to convey emotional depth.

This collector’s edition screenplay provides an excellent study of literary adaptation, narrative experimentation, and character-driven urban drama. The movie script demonstrates how voice and tone can be translated from page to screen, making it ideal for collectors, students, and writers studying contemporary cinema.

The perfect addition to any film lover’s collection or creative library.

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• Professionally formatted Bright Lights, Big City screenplay
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• Clear studio-style formatting for study, display, or collection
• Professional formatted edition of the film screenplay used in production development
• Ideal for screenwriters, producers, directors, studios, casting professionals, actors, film students, collectors and fans passionate about movies & cinematic storytelling

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Disclaimer:
This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.