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.
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Plot
A blind actor comes up with an elaborate scheme to murder his wife and her lover.
Cast
Richard Boone as Anthony Chapel
Suzanne Pleshette as Kate
Stella Stevens as Elizabeth
John Marley as Bergman
Fred Beir as Alex
Whit Bissell as Moss
Paul Smith as Charles
Ken Sansom as Dr. Grant
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.
Reception
Academic Tony Williams called the film "one of Cohen's most innovative works" despite the miscasting of Boone.