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Brightness

  • 2001
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
64
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Wes and Nick are two small time crooks facing the end of their lives. When they get a second chance from the mysterious Mr. Bix, time, space and reality seem to shift as they try and make am... Read allWes and Nick are two small time crooks facing the end of their lives. When they get a second chance from the mysterious Mr. Bix, time, space and reality seem to shift as they try and make amends.Wes and Nick are two small time crooks facing the end of their lives. When they get a second chance from the mysterious Mr. Bix, time, space and reality seem to shift as they try and make amends.

  • Director
    • Andrew Tsao
  • Writer
    • Todd Messegee
  • Stars
    • Chad Lindberg
    • Gregory Fawcett
    • Fay Masterson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    64
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Tsao
    • Writer
      • Todd Messegee
    • Stars
      • Chad Lindberg
      • Gregory Fawcett
      • Fay Masterson
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
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    Chad Lindberg
    Chad Lindberg
    • Nick
    Gregory Fawcett
    Gregory Fawcett
    • Wes
    • (as Greg Fawcett)
    Fay Masterson
    Fay Masterson
    • Carla
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Mr. Bix
    Nick Erickson
    • Homeless Man
    Meegan Godfrey
    Meegan Godfrey
    • Killerchick
    Tess Levinson
    • Dolly
    Linda Livingston
    • Waitress
    Marc Mazur
    Marc Mazur
    • Killer
    Alex Nicolaou
    • Purse Thief
    Jeanette Yoffe
    • Secretary
    • (as Jeanette Kopitowsky)
    • Director
      • Andrew Tsao
    • Writer
      • Todd Messegee
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    10artroraback

    Interesting and entertaining

    Brightness is an entertaining little film. Until the very end of the film you do not really have an idea of what is actually going on. Can recommend this to anyone. Look for Eric Idle of Monty Python fame as Mr. Bix.
    pgudoong

    Watched the film. Felt the impact.

    A feast for the eyes and the mind. What incredible imagery! I could feel the intensity and urgency of each character. This was one short that had the impact of a full length feature. The direction was right on the money and the music punctuated the experience. Freaky!
    10krypton8

    One of those RARE short films that grabs you by the lapels and doesn't let go.

    What a great surprise this short film was. Unlike most shorts, it provides everything you wish most feature length films would. Great characters, mysterious story, beautiful cinematography. The actors were entirely believable and the story keeps you guessing right up until the surprising ending. A talented film director to watch. Check out the brilliant cameo by Monty Python veteran, Eric Idle!

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    • Release date
      • April 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Glen Capri Motel - 6700 San Fernando Rd., Glendale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First Folio Films
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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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