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Light of Day

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 47m
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5.6/10
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Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett in Light of Day (1987)
A pair of siblings must choose whether to pursue their dream of touring with their rock band or support their family and stay in Cleveland, Ohio.
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A pair of siblings must choose whether to pursue their dream of touring with their rock band or support their family and stay in Cleveland, Ohio.A pair of siblings must choose whether to pursue their dream of touring with their rock band or support their family and stay in Cleveland, Ohio.A pair of siblings must choose whether to pursue their dream of touring with their rock band or support their family and stay in Cleveland, Ohio.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
3K
YOUR RATING
    • Paul Schrader
    • Paul Schrader
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Joan Jett
    • Paul Schrader
    • Paul Schrader
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Gena Rowlands
    • Joan Jett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett in Light of Day (1987)
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    Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Jason Miller, and Billy L. Sullivan in Light of Day (1987)
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    Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett in Light of Day (1987)
    Michael J. Fox, Paul Schrader, and Joan Jett in Light of Day (1987)
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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Joe Rasnick
    Gena Rowlands
    Gena Rowlands
    • Jeanette 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
    • Gene Bodine
    Paul J. Harkins
    • Billy Tettore
    Billy L. Sullivan
    Billy L. Sullivan
    • Benji Rasnick
    • (as Billy Sullivan)
    Jason Miller
    Jason Miller
    • Benjamin Rasnick
    Tom Irwin
    Tom Irwin
    • Reverend Ansley
    Jerry Gideon
    • Sean
    Cherise Vonae Haugen
    • Crystal
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Oogie
    Yvette Heyden
    • Laurie
    Del Close
    Del Close
    • Dr. Natterson
    Ray Bradford
    • Dr. Gould
    Jolly Roger
    • Club Manager
      • Paul Schrader
      • Paul Schrader
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    • Trivia
      This film is best known as the first real attempt for Michael J. Fox to take on more serious roles after establishing himself as a comedic star. This is also one of the very few projects that Fox has smoked in front of the camera; although a chain smoker, he avoided being photographed with a cigarette, out of fear that this would encourage smoking.
    • Quotes

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

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Radio Days/Critical Condition/Outrageous Fortune/Restless Natives (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Light of Day
      Published by Bruce Springsteen Music

      Written by Bruce Springsteen

      Performed by The Barbusters

    User reviews44

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    Great script, so-so performances
    I thought this film had an original story and a great script. Michael J. Fox puts forth a wonderful attempt to make us believe he is Joe Rasnick, aspiring rock performer, and, as always his acting is on the level and heartfelt. Joan Jett, while trying really hard to play the wild and sometimes estranged sister Patti, just can't seem to find the emotion needed to make her role believable (her musical performance doesn't disappoint, though). Gena Rowlands, as usual, is superb in her attempt to make us buy her as Joan Jett's righteous and disapproving mother. All in all entertaining, yet not quite believable.
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    • lizzieloo21
    • Jul 24, 2002

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1987 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Crestwood, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • TAFT Entertainment Pictures
      • Keith Barish Productions
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • 1 hour 47 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo

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