Bright Star

6.6 2009 Jane Campion 1h 59m
Drama Romance
Bright Star

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

Cast

Abbie Cornish Abbie Cornish Fanny Brawne
Ben Whishaw Ben Whishaw John Keats
Paul Schneider Paul Schneider Mr. Brown
Kerry Fox Kerry Fox Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin Toots
Thomas Brodie-Sangster Thomas Brodie-Sangster Samuel
Claudie Blakley Claudie Blakley Maria Dilke
Gerard Monaco Gerard Monaco Charles Dilke

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Double Feature Pairings

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