The Cold Light of Day (1996)
To get inside a killer's head, a cop must pick the next victim... before the killer does.
A troubled detective befriends a single woman and her daughter with the intention of using them as bait for a serial killer.
Director: Rudolf van den Berg
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: August 20, 1996
Cast
- Richard E. Grant - Viktor Marek
- Lynsey Baxter - Milena Tatour, Anna's mother
- Perdita Weeks - Anna Tatour
- Simon Cadell - Vladimir Kozant
- Thom Hoffman - Alexi Berka
- James Laurenson - Pavel Novak
- Heathcote Williams - Stephan Nuslauer
- Roger Sloman - Ludek Dittmayer
- Gerard Thoolen - Jan Pastorek
- Elizabeth McKechnie - Eva Pastorek
Screenplay
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt (Novel)
- Doug Magee
Music: Yves Elegeert, Stefan Truyman
Cinematography: Igor Luther
Editing: Kant Pan
Production: Meteor Film Productions
Country: Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
child abuse, obsession, serial killer, rogue cop
More Films by Director: Rudolf van den Berg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cold Light of Day about?
- A troubled detective befriends a single woman and her daughter with the intention of using them as bait for a serial killer.
- Who directed The Cold Light of Day?
- The Cold Light of Day was directed by Rudolf van den Berg.
- Who stars in The Cold Light of Day?
- The Cold Light of Day stars Richard E. Grant, Lynsey Baxter, Perdita Weeks, Simon Cadell, Thom Hoffman, James Laurenson.
- How long is The Cold Light of Day?
- The Cold Light of Day has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Cold Light of Day?
- The Cold Light of Day is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Cold Light of Day produced?
- The Cold Light of Day was produced in Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Cold Light of Day?
- The themes of The Cold Light of Day include: Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.