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Bright Star

2009-09-18 · 119 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Romance

In 1818, high-spirited young Fanny Brawne finds herself increasingly intrigued by the handsome but aloof poet John Keats, who lives next door to her family friends the Dilkes. After reading a book of his poetry, she finds herself even more drawn to the taciturn Keats. Although he agrees to teach her about poetry, Keats cannot act on his reciprocated feelings for Fanny, since as a struggling poet he has no money to support a wife.

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Production details

Directors
Jane Campion
Production companies
Pathe, Screen Australia, UK Film Council, Hopscotch Productions, Bright Star Films, Jan Chapman Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Countries
Australia, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,374,652

Top Cast

Abbie CornishAbbie CornishFanny Brawne
Ben WhishawBen WhishawJohn Keats
Paul SchneiderPaul SchneiderMr. Brown
Kerry FoxKerry FoxMrs. Brawne
Edie MartinToots
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas Brodie-SangsterSamuel
Claudie BlakleyClaudie BlakleyMaria Dilke
Gerard MonacoGerard MonacoCharles Dilke
Antonia Campbell-HughesAntonia Campbell-HughesAbigail
Samuel RoukinSamuel RoukinReynolds
Amanda HaleAmanda HaleReynolds sister
Lucinda RaikesLucinda RaikesReynolds sister
Samuel BarnettSamuel BarnettMr. Severn
Jonathan ArisJonathan ArisMr. Hunt
Olly AlexanderOlly AlexanderTom Keats
Roger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-Griffithsshopkeeper
Eileen DaviesEileen DaviesMrs. Bentley
Sebastian ArmestoSebastian ArmestoMr. Haslam
Adrian SchillerAdrian SchillerMr. Taylor
Theresa WatsonCharlotte

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