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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller
Votes21
DirectorRudolf van den Berg
WritersDoug Magee
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cold Light of Day
About The Cold Light of Day
A troubled detective befriends a single woman and her daughter with the intention of using them as bait for a serial killer.
Directed by Rudolf van den Berg, The Cold Light of Day leans on a strong ensemble — Richard E. Grant, Lynsey Baxter, Perdita Weeks — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1996.
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