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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 »

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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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Plot Keywords:

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

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

Cameo: [Trent Reznor] Nine Inch Nails' frontman plays keyboard for featured band 'The Problems'. His voice can be heard during their song. See more »

Quotes

Patti Rasnick: [during a fight with her brother Joe] You really oughta start your own band. Call it The Attitudes.
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Connections

Referenced in Real Wild Child: Video Anthology (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"Sweet Emotion"
Written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton
Published by Daksel Music Corp. Song and Dance Music Co.
(administered in the U.S.A., Canada and U.K. by Unichappell Music, Inc.) - BMI
Performed by Joan Jett See more »