Light of Day (1987)
When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.
Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: February 6, 1987
Cast
- Michael J. Fox - Joe Rasnick
- Gena Rowlands - Janette Rasnick
- Joan Jett - Patti Rasnick
- Michael McKean - Bu Montgomery
- Thomas G. Waites - Smittie
- Cherry Jones - Cindy Montgomery
- Michael Dolan - Gene Bodine
- Paul J. Harkins - Billy Tettore
- Billy L. Sullivan - Benji Rasnick
- Jason Miller - Benjamin Rasnick
Screenplay
- Paul Schrader (Screenplay)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Jill Savitt, Jacqueline Cambas
Production: Keith Barish Productions, Taft Entertainment Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $10M
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Rock Music and Stage, Musical Spectacle, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
rock 'n' roll, sibling relationship, parent child relationship, cleveland, musical, cancer, conflict
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Light of Day about?
- Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
- Who directed Light of Day?
- Light of Day was directed by Paul Schrader.
- Who stars in Light of Day?
- Light of Day stars Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett, Michael McKean, Thomas G. Waites, Cherry Jones.
- How long is Light of Day?
- Light of Day has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Light of Day?
- Light of Day is a Music, Drama film.
- How much did Light of Day gross?
- Light of Day grossed $10M worldwide.
- Where was Light of Day produced?
- Light of Day was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Light of Day?
- The themes of Light of Day include: Touching Family Stories, Rock Music and Stage, Musical Spectacle, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.