Light of Day: Directed by Paul Schrader. With Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands, Joan Jett, Michael McKean. 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.

Light of Day is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands and Joan Jett in her film debut. It was written and directed by Paul Schrader. The original music score was composed by Thomas Newman and the cinematography is by John Bailey.

Billy L. Sullivan was born on 24 May 1980 in New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), Something So Right (1996) and Light of Day (1987).

Released in United States February 2, 1987 (World premiere in Cleveland, Ohio February 2, 1987.) Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM.

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

Joan Jett and Michael J. Fox are promising rockers with a disapproving mother (Gena Rowlands). Rasnick: Jason Miller. Bu: Michael McKean. Smittie: Thomas G. Waites. Benji: Billy Sullivan....

When your family is closing you in, music may be the only way out. Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.

Writer/director Paul Schrader’s attempt to graft his favourite theme of moral redemption onto a rock ‘n’ roll story gets hopelessly bogged down in the sort of soul-searching and family strife one finds in Arthur Miller or Eugene O’Neill plays.

Joan Jett and Billy L. Sullivan in Light of Day (1987)

Feb 12, 2024 · Throughout his career, Billy L. Sullivan has appeared in several notable films and television shows. Some of his most acclaimed performances can be seen in “1492: Conquest of Paradise” (1992), “Light of Day” (1987), and “Something So Right” (1996).