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Light of Day (1987)

PG_13 107 min  -  Drama | Music  -   6 February 1987 (USA)
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The siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty's ambition is their rock band "The Barbusters" only... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer:

Paul Schrader
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael J. Fox ...
Gena Rowlands ...
Joan Jett ...
Michael McKean ...
Bu Montgomery
Thomas G. Waites ...
Smittie
Cherry Jones ...
Cindy Montgomery
Michael Dolan Michael Dolan ...
Gene Bodine
Paul J. Harkins Paul J. Harkins ...
Billy Tettore
Billy L. Sullivan ...
Benji Rasnick (as Billy Sullivan)
Jason Miller Jason Miller ...
Tom Irwin ...
Reverend Ansley
Jerry Gideon Jerry Gideon ...
Sean
Cherise Vonae Haugen Cherise Vonae Haugen ...
Crystal
Michael Rooker ...
Oogie
Yvette Heyden Yvette Heyden ...
Laurie
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Storyline

The siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty's ambition is their rock band "The Barbusters" only, Joe also cares for the family and the upbringing of Patty's young son Benji. Their pious mother reproaches them for their way of life, especially when they quit their jobs and go on tour, taking Benji with them. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Rock Band | Uncle | Hospital | Working Class | Single Mother  | See more »

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La Rage Au Ventre, La Musique Dans La Peau (France DVD) See more »

Genres:

Drama | Music

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Gün isigi See more »

Filming Locations:

Berwyn, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$10,489,617 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Astrocolor)
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Trivia

The final scene, where the Barbusters perform in front of an adoring crowd, was shot twice. Bits of the first version can be seen in the music video for the song "Light of Day" (where Joan Jett's hair is in a noticeably different, fluffier style). 'Rolling Stone' magazine reported that Jett wasn't happy with the first version and asked that it be re-shot. Director Paul Schrader said, "I was about to leave the set and wait out the storm in my trailer... but I listened to her arguments and decided she was right." See more »

Quotes

Smittie: [Joe pays Smittie for some tools Patti stole from his brother-in-law] I like you, you're all right. You've got real family loyalty. Too bad your sister ain't worth it!
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Referenced in Real Wild Child: Video Anthology (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Spy (For the F.B.I.)"
Written by Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie (as R. Wylie) and Herman Kelly (as H. Kelley)
Published by Briarbert Publishing - BMI/Trio Music Co., Inc. - BMI
All rights for U.S.A. and Canada administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. - BMI
Performed by The Untouchables
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