The Cold Light of Day(1996)
To get inside a killer's head, a cop must pick the next victim... before the killer does.
The Cold Light of Day Synopsis
A troubled detective befriends a single woman and her daughter with the intention of using them as bait for a serial killer.
The Cold Light of Day (1996) is a drama and thriller film directed by Rudolf van den Berg, released on August 20, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Richard E. Grant, Lynsey Baxter, Perdita Weeks and Simon Cadell. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Rudolf van den Berg
- Writers:
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Doug Magee
- Producers:
- Chris Brouwer, Haig Balian
- Cinematographer:
- Igor Luther
- Production:
- Meteor Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Cold Light of Day (1996) Trailer
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The Cold Light of Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard E. Grant
as Viktor Marek
Lynsey Baxter
as Milena Tatour, Anna's mother
Perdita Weeks
as Anna Tatour
Simon Cadell
as Vladimir Kozant
Thom Hoffman
as Alexi Berka
James Laurenson
as Pavel Novak
Heathcote Williams
as Stephan Nuslauer
Roger Sloman
as Ludek Dittmayer
Gerard Thoolen
as Jan Pastorek
Elizabeth McKechnie
as Eva Pastorek
- Joanna Dickens
Joanna Dickens
as Old Woman
- Jade Hope
Jade Hope
as Jana Kaisler
Key crew
Directed by Rudolf van den Berg, written by Friedrich Dürrenmatt and Doug Magee, produced by Chris Brouwer and Haig Balian.
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The Cold Light of Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Cold Light of Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cold Light of Day online?
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Who stars in The Cold Light of Day?
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The main cast of The Cold Light of Day (1996) includes Richard E. Grant, Lynsey Baxter, Perdita Weeks, Simon Cadell and Thom Hoffman. The film was directed by Rudolf van den Berg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cold Light of Day released?
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The Cold Light of Day was released on August 20, 1996 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Cold Light of Day worth watching?
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The Cold Light of Day (1996) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cold Light of Day?
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