The Light
Synopsis
Merle is an officer in an anti-communist 'Red Squad' during the McCarthy Red scare. Rounding up the suspects, curbing the 'pinko threat' is surely the thing to do, just part of the job. He supervises the arrest of a bunch of beatniks, poets, musicians - young people who are surely a threat to society. But when one of the suspects is killed during the arrest Merle is set on a journey that threatens to change his view of the world and transform his life. Could there be a wrong kind of right?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon James Cookson
- Original Title
- The Light
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Reel Issues Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon James Cookson
Luke Walton
Department Leadership Roster
Simon James Cookson
Director
Luke Walton
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light
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What is The Light about?
Merle is an officer in an anti-communist 'Red Squad' during the McCarthy Red scare. Rounding up the suspects, curbing the 'pinko threat' is surely the thing to do, just part of the job. He supervises the arrest of a bunch of beatniks, poets, musicians - young people who are surely a threat to society. But when one of the suspects is killed during the arrest Merle is set on a journey that threatens to change his view of the world and transform his life. Could there be a wrong kind of right?
Who directed The Light?
The Light was directed by Simon James Cookson.
Who stars in The Light?
The principal cast of The Light includes Not specified.
When was The Light released and how long is it?
The Light was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 18m.