Light of Day (1987)

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer:

Paul Schrader (written by)

Release Date:

6 February 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Tagline:

"I got a little lost along the way, but I'm just around the corner to the light of day." -Bruce Springsteen

Plot:

The siblings Patty and Joe live in an industrial suburb. While Patty's ambition is their rock band "The Barbusters" only...

Plot Keywords:

Rock Band | Cancer | Rock 'n' Roll | Cleveland Ohio | Working Class

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Michael J. Fox	...	Joe Rasnick
Gena Rowlands	...	Jeanette 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 Tatton
Billy L. Sullivan	...	Benji Rasnick (as Billy Sullivan)
Jason Miller	...	Benjamin Rasnick
Tom Irwin	...	Rev. Ansley
Jerry Gideon	...	Sean
Cherise Vonae Haugen	...	Crystad
Michael Rooker	...	Oogie
Yvette Heyden	...	Laurie

Also Known As:

Born in the U.S.A. (USA) (original script title)
Just Around the Corner to the Light of Day (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Astrocolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Berwyn, Illinois, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

This film was actually offered to Bruce Springsteen as a acting project (for what became the Michael J. Fox role) when he was thinking about going into film acting. He ultimately passed on this project (and dismissed the idea of going into films altogether).

Quotes:

Patti Rasnick: Music is all that matters. One hour on stage makes up for the other 23.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Live! (2001) (V)

Soundtrack:

Light Of Day

good rock, ignore the plot

Go in with low expectations and it's an acceptable diversion. I can't speak for people who wanted to see "dreamy" Fox act serious or Rowlands act more serious. I went to enjoy Joanie Jett and did, with Michael McKean adding some levity along the way. ----- When this flick first came out, Fox appeared on a talk show promoting it, claiming to be a rock fan, as he particularly enjoyed James Taylor -- yow. That would be like Jay Leno claiming to be a car buff, his favorite model being the horse. After that I was pleased to find that there is some good rock here. The rest is about the level of Family Ties, ok.