Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
2009•PG•1h 59m•6.6•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Jane Campion
Writer
Jane Campion
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$14M
Languages
French, English
Studio
Pathe
Cast
Abbie Cornish
Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw
John Keats
Paul Schneider
Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox
Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin
Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Samuel
Claudie Blakley
Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Abigail
Samuel Roukin
Reynolds
Amanda Hale
Reynolds sister
Lucinda Raikes
Reynolds sister
Samuel Barnett
Mr. Severn
Jonathan Aris
Mr. Hunt
Olly Alexander
Tom Keats
Production
Company
Pathe
Company
Screen Australia
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Hopscotch Productions
Company
Bright Star Films
Company
Jan Chapman Productions
Company
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Producer
Jan Chapman
Producer
Caroline Hewitt
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