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Keith Barish Productions & Taft Entertainment Pictures present

Light of Day

directed by Paul Schrader

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

19871h 47mMusic

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Keith Barish Productions & Taft Entertainment Pictures present

Light of Day

directed by Paul Schrader

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

19871h 47mMusic

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§ Synopsis

Music · Drama

Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

§ Keywords

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rock 'n' roll sibling relationship parent child relationship cleveland musical cancer conflict

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§ Cast

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Michael J. Fox

Gena Rowlands

as Janette Rasnick

Joan Jett

as Patti Rasnick

Michael McKean

as Bu Montgomery

Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

Cherry Jones

as Cindy Montgomery

Michael Dolan

Paul J. Harkins

Paul J. Harkins

as Billy Tettore

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