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Light of Day

Light of Day

When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.

19875.51h 47m

Overview

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

Directed by Paul Schrader
Written by Paul Schrader
Produced by Keith Barish, Rob Cohen
Box Office0Revenue: $10.5M

Top Cast

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Joe Rasnick

Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Janette Rasnick

Joan Jett

Joan Jett

Patti Rasnick

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Bu Montgomery

Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

Smittie

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Cindy Montgomery

Michael Dolan

Michael Dolan

Gene Bodine

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Paul J. Harkins

Billy Tettore

Billy L. Sullivan

Billy L. Sullivan

Benji Rasnick

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Benjamin Rasnick

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' rollsibling relationshipparent child relationshipclevelandmusicalcancerconflict

About Light of Day

Light of Day is a music, drama film released in 1987 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll, sibling relationship, parent child relationship, cleveland, musical, cancer. Directed by Paul Schrader, it stars Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett. Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

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