Light of Day

Light of Day is a 1987 American drama film about a pair of siblings who must choose whether to pursue their dream of touring with their rock band or support their family and stay in Cleveland, Ohio.
 * Written and directed by Paul Schrader.

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

Patti Rasnick

 * Music is all that matters. One hour on stage makes up for the other 23.


 * [during a fight with her brother Joe] You really ought of start your own band. Call it The Attitudes.

Other

 * Smittie: [Joe pays Smittie for some tools Patti stole from his brother-in-law] I like you, you're all right. You've got real family loyalty. Too bad your sister ain't worth it!

Dialogue

 * Patti Rasnick: Well well well. They finally got to you. Welcome to the line up. Mom, Reverend Ansley. The whole gang, telling Patti what she can do.
 * Joe Rasnick: What about Benji?
 * Patti Rasnick: Already packed.
 * Joe Rasnick: Go. Go with my blessing.
 * Patti Rasnick: I will.
 * Joe Rasnick: Go, go blow out the fucking walls! But you're not taking Benji on the road, not with that metal band.
 * Patti Rasnick: He's my son, remember?
 * Joe Rasnick: He's staying here.
 * Patti Rasnick: With you? With mom?
 * Joe Rasnick: If necessary.
 * Patti Rasnick: What's your problem? You want be so clean, so one day you don't have to shit? Benji comes with me!

Cast

 * Michael J. Fox - Joe Rasnick
 * Gena Rowlands - Jeanette Rasnick
 * Joan Jett - Patti Rasnick
 * Michael McKean - Bu Montgomery
 * Thomas G. Waites - Smittie
 * Cherry Jones - Cindy Montgomery
 * Michael Dolan - Gene Bodine
 * Billy L. Sullivan - Benji Rasnick
 * Jason Miller - Benjamin Rasnick
 * Tom Irwin - Reverend Ansley
 * Michael Rooker - Oogie