In Broad Daylight (1991 film)
| In Broad Daylight | |
|---|---|
| Based on |
In Broad Daylight by Harry N. MacLean |
| Screenplay by | William Hanley |
| Directed by | James Steven Sadwith |
| Starring | Brian Dennehy |
| Theme music composer | Patrick Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Michael Biber Jeffrey C. Hogue |
| Cinematography | Robert Draper |
| Editor(s) | Scott Vickey |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Force Ten Productions |
| Distributor | New World Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | February 3, 1991 |
In Broad Daylight is a 1991 American made-for-television thriller drama film about the life of Ken McElroy, the town bully of Skidmore, Missouri who became known for his unsolved murder.[1] McElroy was fictionalized as the character Len Rowan, portrayed by Brian Dennehy.[2] The film is based on Harry N. MacLean's nonfiction book of the same name.[3]
Plot
Based on the true events in Skidmore, Missouri in 1981, the film centers around the town dealing with violent bully Len Rowan (Brian Dennehy). After a confrontation at a local grocery, Rowan begins stalking the owner Ruth Westerman (Cloris Leachman) and her husband Wes. The harassment culminates with Rowan shooting Wes and claiming self defense while standing trial. Through a series of legal maneuvers, Rowan prolongs his freedom for over a year, all the while continuing to harass anyone in the town who he feels is a threat including police. After Rowan violates the orders of his appeal, the town decides to meet and figure out how to deal with Rowan.
Cast
- Brian Dennehy as Len Rowan
- Cloris Leachman as Ruth Westerman
- Marcia Gay Harden as Adina Rowan
- Chris Cooper as Jack Wilson
- John Anderson as Wes Westerman
- Ken Jenkins as Bob Webb
Home media
The film has not been officially released on home video in any format in the United States.[4]
References
- ↑ Jones, Tim (2 March 2006). "Many remember, few mourn, and no one blabs". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ↑ O'Connor, John J. (1 February 1991). "TV Weekend; An Independent Spirit on the Prairie". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ↑ Loynd, Ray (2 February 1991). "TV REVIEWS : Town Bully at Large in 'Broad Daylight'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ↑ Inman, David (28 February 2007). "TV Q&A: Rubbed-out ruffian was Brian Dennehy". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 12 September 2017.