Light of Day
“When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out.”
Synopsis
Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Light Of Day (1987) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-02
Top Cast
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Michael J. Fox
Joe Rasnick
Gena Rowlands
Janette 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 Tettore
Billy L. Sullivan
Benji Rasnick
Jason Miller
Benjamin Rasnick
Tom Irwin
Reverend Ansley
Jerry Gideon
Sean
Cherise Vonae Haugen
Crystal
Michael Rooker
Oogie
Yvette Heyden
Laurie
Del Close
Dr. Natterson
Ray Bradford
Dr. Gould
Jolly Roger
Club Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Light of Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.5M
- Production Studios
- Keith Barish Productions, Taft Entertainment Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Thomas Newman
John Bailey
Jill Savitt, Jacqueline Cambas
Keith Barish, Rob Cohen, Doug Claybourne
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Screenplay
Keith Barish
Producer
Rob Cohen
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Jill Savitt
Editor
Jodie Lynn Tillen
Costume Design
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
Rick LeFevour
Stunt Coordinator
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light of Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Light of Day about?
Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Who directed Light of Day?
Light of Day was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Light of Day?
The principal cast of Light of Day includes Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett, Michael McKean, Thomas G. Waites.
When was Light of Day released and how long is it?
Light of Day was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Light of Day make at the box office?
Light of Day grossed $10.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Light of Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light of Day was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Light of Day?
Light of Day holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).