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For the true crime film, see In Broad Daylight (1991 film).

In Broad Daylight is a 1971 American television film starring Richard Boone, Stella Stevens and Suzanne Pleshette. It was directed by Robert Day and written by Larry Cohen.

Plot

A blind actor comes up with an elaborate scheme to murder his wife and her lover.[1]

Cast

Production

Cohen thought "it wasn't a bad movie" except for the casting of Boone; Cohen felt Boone's face was so distinctive the concept of the film did not work. Cohen says there was some talk of remaking the film years later as a vehicle for Andrea Bocelli but it did not proceed because of concerns over Bocelli's acting ability. The film was executive produced by Aaron Spelling.[2]

Reception

Academic Tony Williams called the film "one of Cohen's most innovative works" despite the miscasting of Boone.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Williams, Tony (2014). Larry Cohen: The Radical Allegories of an Independent Filmmaker. McFarland & Company. pp. 74–76. ISBN 9781476618197.
  2. ^ Doyle, Michael (2015). Larry Cohen: The Stuff of Gods and Monsters. Bear Manor Media. pp. 82–83. ISBN 978-1593938505.

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