On this day, February 6, 1987, Light of Day premiered in theaters. Directed by Paul Schrader, the film starred Michael J. Fox and rock singer Joan Jett as struggling musicians trying to make it in the Midwest rock scene while dealing with family conflicts. The cast also included Gena Rowlands, Jason Miller, and Michael McKean.
The film was a departure for Fox, who was best known for Back to the Future and Family Ties, as he took on a more serious, dramatic role. Joan Jett made her acting debut in the film, and the title track, Light of Day, was written by Bruce Springsteen specifically for the movie. Despite the star power, Light of Day had a modest box office performance, earning $10.5 million.
Fun fact: Joan Jett originally auditioned for Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) but lost the role to Kathleen Turner. However, Paul Schrader saw her audition and cast her in Light of Day.
Trivia question: What was the name of Joan Jett’s most famous song, which became a number-one hit in 1982?
The film was a departure for Fox, who was best known for Back to the Future and Family Ties, as he took on a more serious, dramatic role. Joan Jett made her acting debut in the film, and the title track, Light of Day, was written by Bruce Springsteen specifically for the movie. Despite the star power, Light of Day had a modest box office performance, earning $10.5 million.
Fun fact: Joan Jett originally auditioned for Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) but lost the role to Kathleen Turner. However, Paul Schrader saw her audition and cast her in Light of Day.
Trivia question: What was the name of Joan Jett’s most famous song, which became a number-one hit in 1982?
