Bright Young Things
“Sex... Scandal... Celebrity... Some things never change.”
Synopsis
In the 1930s in England, a group of young socialites captures national attention with their extravagant and outlandish behavior. Among them is Adam Fenwick-Symes, an aspiring novelist working to raise funds to marry his fellow group member, Nina Blount. His efforts are complicated when customs officials confiscate his first manuscript, forcing him to recover from the financial setback and find new ways to earn money for their wedding.
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Principal cast & crew: 20
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Edited by Alex MackieShot by Henry BrahamScored by Anne DudleyDesigned by Michael Howells
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2003 · Box office
Produced on a $10.0M budget
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$10.0M
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20 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Stephen Campbell Moore
as Adam
Emily Mortimer
as Nina
Dan Aykroyd
as Lord Monomark
Simon Mcburney
as Sneath (Photo-Rat)
Michael Sheen
as Miles Maitland
James Mcavoy
as Simon Balcairn
Stockard Channing
as Mrs. Melrose Ape
Adrian Scarborough
as Customs Officer
Jim Carter
as Chief Customs Officer
Fenella Woolgar
as Agatha
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