In Broad Daylight (1991)
He's back in town with a few days to kill!
The fanatically uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small town for years. One day the comment of a saleswoman about Len's son not being able to pay his sweets triggers off his persecution complex. As revenge for the believed insult, the whole family starts stalking the shop owner and her husband... until this escalates and the old man gets badly injured. Len is arrested, but gets off, free on bail. His clever attorney delays the court session for more than a year - while Rowan keeps threatening the witnesses. But then, the people feel they've had enough of this and decide to take the law in their own hands...
Cast
- Brian Dennehy - Len Rowan
- Cloris Leachman - Ruth Westerman
- Marcia Gay Harden - Adina Rowan
- Chris Cooper - Jack Wilson
- John Anderson - Wes Westerman
- Ken Jenkins - Bob Webb
- Robert Schenkkan - Rev. Don Douglas
- David Neidorf - Marshal Paul Harris
- Tony Frank - Sheriff Phil Lewis
- Bill Thurman - Virgil Teague
Screenplay
- Harry MacLean (Novel)
- William Hanley (Teleplay)
Themes
Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
based on novel or book, assault, bullying, based on true story, rifle, trial, threat, vigilantism, witness intimidation, large family, town bully
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In Broad Daylight TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is In Broad Daylight about?
- The fanatically uncompromising Len Rowan and his family insult and terrorize the citizens of a small town for years. One day the comment of a saleswoman about Len's son not being able to pay his sweets triggers off his persecution complex. As revenge for the believed insult, the whole family starts stalking the shop owner and her husband... until this escalates and the old man gets badly injured. Len is arrested, but gets off, free on bail. His clever attorney delays the court session for more than a year - while Rowan keeps threatening the witnesses. But then, the people feel they've had enough of this and decide to take the law in their own hands...
- Who directed In Broad Daylight?
- In Broad Daylight was directed by James Steven Sadwith.
- Who stars in In Broad Daylight?
- In Broad Daylight stars Brian Dennehy, Cloris Leachman, Marcia Gay Harden, Chris Cooper, John Anderson, Ken Jenkins.
- How long is In Broad Daylight?
- In Broad Daylight has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is In Broad Daylight?
- In Broad Daylight is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was In Broad Daylight produced?
- In Broad Daylight was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of In Broad Daylight?
- The themes of In Broad Daylight include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Legal Thriller, Courtroom Drama.