
Bright Star
“First love burns brightest.”
Overview
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
Studio
Pathe
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$14M
Vote Count
493
Cast

Abbie Cornish
Fanny Brawne

Ben Whishaw
John Keats

Paul Schneider
Mr. Brown

Kerry Fox
Mrs. Brawne
Edie Martin
Toots

Thomas Brodie-Sang...
Samuel

Claudie Blakley
Maria Dilke

Gerard Monaco
Charles Dilke

Antonia Campbell-H...
Abigail

Samuel Roukin
Reynolds

Amanda Hale
Reynolds sister

Lucinda Raikes
Reynolds sister

Samuel Barnett
Mr. Severn

Jonathan Aris
Mr. Hunt

Olly Alexander
Tom Keats

Roger Ashton-Griff...
shopkeeper
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