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Bright Star (2009)

PG  119 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance   -  15 October 2009 (Netherlands)
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The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25.

Director:

Jane Campion

Writers:

Jane Campion, Jane Campion (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Abbie Cornish ...
Ben Whishaw ...
Paul Schneider ...
Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox ...
Edie Martin ...
Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster ...
Samuel
Claudie Blakley Claudie Blakley ...
Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco Gerard Monaco ...
Antonia Campbell-Hughes ...
Samuel Roukin ...
Reynolds
Amanda Hale Amanda Hale ...
Reynolds Sister
Lucinda Raikes Lucinda Raikes ...
Reynolds Sister
Samuel Barnett ...
Mr. Severn
Jonathan Aris Jonathan Aris ...
Mr. Hunt
Olly Alexander Olly Alexander ...
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Storyline

It's 1818 in Hampstead Village on the outskirts of London. Poet Charles Brown lives in one half of a house, the Dilkes family who live in the other half. Through their association with the Dilkes, the fatherless Brawne family know Mr. Brown. The Brawne's eldest daughter, Fanny Brawne, and Mr. Brown don't like each other. She thinks he's arrogant and rude, and he feels that she is pretentious, knowing only how to sew (admittedly well as she makes all her own fashionable clothes), flirt and give opinions on subjects about which she knows nothing. Insecure struggling poet 'John Keats' comes to live with his friend, Mr. Brown. Miss Brawne and Mr. Keats have a mutual attraction to each other, a relationship which however is slow to develop in part since Mr. Brown does whatever he can to keep the two apart. But other obstacles face the couple, including their eventual overwhelming passion for each other clouding their view of what the other does... Written by Huggo  

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Plot Keywords:

Poet | John Keats | Friend | Death | 19th Century  | See more »

Taglines:

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | Australia | France

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

(Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Bright Star - Estrela Cintilante See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$189,703 (USA) (20 September 2009) (19 Screens)

Gross:

$4,444,637 (USA) (10 December 2009)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The Hyde House and Estate in Hyde, Bedfordshire substituted for the Keats House in Hampstead. Jane Campion decided that the Keats House (also known as Wentworth Place) was too small and "a little bit fusty". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Severn is drinking from his teacup, he spills tea into his saucer. In the next shot, the same sequence is unintentionally repeated from a different angle. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
[general chatter]
Mrs. Brawne: Hello, Joy.
Dilke Maid: Hello.
Mrs. Brawne: Is all well?
Dilke Maid: Very good, thank you.
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Crazy Credits

Ben Whishaw recites Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale" over the closing credits. See more »


Soundtracks

"Serenade in B flat, K361, Adagio"
(1781)
Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (as Mozart)
Arranged by Mark Bradshaw See more »