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Bright Young Things (2003)

R  106 min  -  Comedy | Drama | War   -  3 October 2003 (UK)
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An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies," is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.

Director:

Stephen Fry

Writers:

Stephen Fry (screenplay), Evelyn Waugh (novel)
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Bright Young Things -- An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies," is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s. Bright Young Things -- An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies," is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James McAvoy ...
Michael Sheen ...
Miles
Emily Mortimer ...
Stephen Campbell Moore ...
Stockard Channing ...
Mrs. Melrose Ape
Adrian Scarborough Adrian Scarborough ...
Customs Officer
Jim Carter ...
Chief Customs Officer
Fenella Woolgar ...
Agatha
Dan Aykroyd ...
Lord Monomark
Julia McKenzie Julia McKenzie ...
Bruno Lastra Bruno Lastra ...
Basilio
David Tennant ...
Ginger Littlejohn
Jim Broadbent ...
The Drunken Major
John Franklyn-Robbins John Franklyn-Robbins ...
Judge
Simon Callow Simon Callow ...
King of Anatolia
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Storyline

A fool and his money. In the 1930s, Adam Fenwick-Symes is part of the English idle class, wanting to marry the flighty Nina Blount. He's a novelist with a hundred-pound advance for a manuscript confiscated by English customs. He spends the next several years trying to get money and to set a wedding date: he trades in gossip, wins money on wagers then gives it to a drunken major who's suggested he bet on a horse in an upcoming race. Adam tries to get the money back, but can't find the major. Meanwhile, Nina needs security, friends drink too much, and general unhappiness spoils the party. Then war breaks out. Is Adam's bright youth dimming with the fall of an empire? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Money | 1930s | Major | Novelist | Party  | See more »

Taglines:

Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some drug use See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Agria niata See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£327,293 (UK) (5 October 2003) (192 Screens)

Gross:

$931,755 (USA) (14 November 2004)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The film is produced by Doubting Hall Productions, reflecting Colonel Blount's (resident of Doubting Hall) foray into film-making in Evelyn Waugh's "Vile Bodies", the book on which the film is based. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: A television aerial can be seen on the right hand rooftops in the external shot of the hotel that Adam and Nina stay at. See more »

Quotes

Miles: Oh my dears, listen. This is the this-most of them all.
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Connections

Referenced in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #2.10" (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Party's Over Now"
Performed by Noel Coward See more »