Bright Angel
“Don't fall for someone who's got more troubles than you.”
Synopsis
In Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the edge. When George meets pretty drifter Lucy, she easily convinces him and his friend Claude to join her on a road trip to Montana in hopes of breaking her brother out of jail.
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Bright Angel - Theatrical Trailer (1991)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-13
Top Cast
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Dermot Mulroney
George Russell
Lili Taylor
Lucy
Sam Shepard
Jack Russell
Valerie Perrine
Aileen Russell
Burt Young
Art
Bill Pullman
Bob
Benjamin Bratt
Claude
Mary Kay Place
Judy
Alex Bulltail
Sherman
Delroy Lindo
Harley
Kevin Tighe
Billy Abbott
Sheila McCarthy
Nina
Tom Dixon
Meat Locker Owner
Lyle N. Cusson
Drunk
Myrna Wilken
Barmaid
Tom Connelley
1st Switchman
Ed Kraft
2nd Switchman
Joyce Rogers
Proprietress
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fields
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Ford
- Original Score
- Christopher Young
- Original Title
- Bright Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fields
Richard Ford
Christopher Young
Elliot Davis
Melody London, Clement Barclay
Derek Gibson, Robert K. MacLean, Paige Simpson, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Ford
Writer
Michael Fields
Director
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Corey Michael Eubanks
Stunt Coordinator
Melody London
Editor
Karen Patch
Costume Design
Robert K. MacLean
Producer
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
Clement Barclay
Editor
Paige Simpson
Producer
Christopher Young
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Angel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bright Angel about?
In Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the edge. When George meets pretty drifter Lucy, she easily convinces him and his friend Claude to join her on a road trip to Montana in hopes of breaking her brother out of jail.
Who directed Bright Angel?
Bright Angel was directed by Michael Fields.
Who stars in Bright Angel?
The principal cast of Bright Angel includes Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Sam Shepard, Valerie Perrine, Burt Young.
When was Bright Angel released and how long is it?
Bright Angel was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Angel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Angel was composed by Christopher Young.