Last Light
“One defying the system. One sworn to uphold it.”
Synopsis
Kiefer Sutherland plays Denver Bayliss, a condemned murderer who has killed three people, including a prison guard. He was brought into the system as a juvenile delinquent and never got out. Now he is awaiting execution. Forest Whitaker stars as Fred Whitmore, a death row prison guard who runs into trouble when he refuses to take part in the brutally abusive tactics of the guards. However, something about Denver haunts Fred Whitmore, and the two men form an unexpected friendship that transforms their lives.
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Last Light (1993) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-12
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Denver Bayliss
Forest Whitaker
Fred Whitmore
Clancy Brown
Lt. Lionel McMannis
Lynne Moody
Hope Whitmore
Amanda Plummer
Lillian Burke
Kathleen Quinlan
Kathy Rubicek
Cameron Dye
1st Inmate
Tony T. Johnson
Darrell Whitmore
Lydell M. Cheshier
Jimmy the J
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Kranski (as Gary Cervantes)
Dom Magwili
1st Guard
Mike Gomez
2nd Guard
Edward Bunker
Chess Player
Danny Trejo
2nd Inmate
Robert Eisele
Bill Corbett
Valeri Ross
Woman Neighbor
Matthew Galle
Guard
Michael O'Dwyer
Executioner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Eisele
- Original Score
- Jude Cole
- Original Title
- Last Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiefer Sutherland
Robert Eisele
Jude Cole
Ric Waite
Steven Weisberg
Mary McLaglen, Charles Weinstock, Robert Eisele
Department Leadership Roster
Kiefer Sutherland
Director
Jude Cole
Original Music Composer
Mary McLaglen
Producer
Steven Weisberg
Editor
Robert Eisele
Writer
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Light about?
Kiefer Sutherland plays Denver Bayliss, a condemned murderer who has killed three people, including a prison guard. He was brought into the system as a juvenile delinquent and never got out. Now he is awaiting execution. Forest Whitaker stars as Fred Whitmore, a death row prison guard who runs into trouble when he refuses to take part in the brutally abusive tactics of the guards. However, something about Denver haunts Fred Whitmore, and the two men form an unexpected friendship that transforms their lives.
Who directed Last Light?
Last Light was directed by Kiefer Sutherland.
Who stars in Last Light?
The principal cast of Last Light includes Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Clancy Brown, Lynne Moody, Amanda Plummer.
When was Last Light released and how long is it?
Last Light was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Light was composed by Jude Cole.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Light?
Last Light holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).