Daylight, an action-adventure movie released in 1996, is set in the backdrop of a disastrous explosion inside a New York tunnel. Sylvester Stallone plays the lead role, acting as a hero aiming to help the trapped people inside the tunnel towards safety. This article delves into the movie’s shooting locations, ensemble cast, and uncovers some intriguing off-camera details.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at various locations across different countries and states. A significant portion of filming took place at Cinecittà Studios located in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Additional filming locations include other areas of Rome, Monterey and Milford in the United States. The film team also shot scenes in Ossining, New York. The filming process spanned from Sep 25, 1995, to Feb 28, 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | Kit Latura |
| Amy Brenneman | Madelyne Thompson |
| Viggo Mortensen | Roy Nord |
| Dan Hedaya | Frank Kraft |
| Jay O. Sanders | Steven Crighton |
| Karen Young | Sarah Crighton |
| Claire Bloom | Eleanor Trilling |
| Vanessa Bell Calloway | Grace Calloway |
| Renoly Santiago | Mikey |
| Colin Fox | Roger Trilling |
| Danielle Harris | Ashley Crighton |
| Marcello Thedford | Kadeem |
| Sage Stallone | Vincent |
| Jo Anderson | Bloom |
| Mark Rolston | Chief Dennis Wilson |
| Rosemary Forsyth | Ms. London |
| Luoyong Wang | Gem Dealer |
| Barry Newman | Norman Bassett |
| Stan Shaw | George Tyrell |
| Candace Miller | Gem Thief #2 |
| Lee Oakes | Gem Thief #3 |
| Sakina Jaffrey | Kit’s Passenger #1 |
| Albert Macklin | Kit’s Passenger #2 |
| Tony Munafo | Cannister Truck Driver |
| Joseph Ragno | Dispatcher |
| Nestor Serrano | Weller |
| Harold Bradley | Police Chief |
| John Lees | Jonno |
| Robert Sommer | Father |
| Lenore Lohman | Young Woman |
| Mark De Alessandro | Gem Thieves Pursuing Officer #1 |
| Lisa McCullough | Gem Thieves Pursuing Officer #2 |
| Penny Crone | Reporter |
| Ed Wheeler | Reporter |
| Dan Daily | Reporter |
| Stephen James | Reporter |
| Isis Mussenden | Reporter |
| Rob Cohen | Elliott (uncredited) |
| Pina De Rosa | Transit Authority Agent (uncredited) |
| Andrea Girolami | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas | Fireman (uncredited) |
| Steve Marshall | Cop (uncredited) |
| Pamela Perrine | On-Air Anchor (uncredited) |
| Kai Portman | The Guy in the Boardroom (uncredited) |
| Dale Resteghini | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Joey Sontz | Street Thug (uncredited) |
| Michael Wehrhahn | Cab driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes long and falls under the PG-13 category.
- The movie was directed by Rob Cohen and the storyline was penned by Leslie Bohem.
- The film features Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, and Viggo Mortensen among others in pivotal roles. Stallone plays the role of Kit Latura, Brenneman performs as Madelyne Thompson, and Mortensen takes on the character of Roy Nord.
- Despite the challenging circumstances, the film received several nominations and even bagged an Oscar nomination. It bagged another award and received three more nominations.
- The film was overall positively received, with 139 user reviews and 80 critic reviews.
- Amy Brenneman, Dan Hedaya, Jay O. Sanders, Karen Young, Claire Bloom, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Renoly Santiago, Colin Fox, Danielle Harris, and Trina McGee were also part of the cast.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8517904
- Longitude: 12.5771795
- Place ID: ChIJa3tfotKJJRMRkvr_pCVJCIE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Via Tuscolana, 1055, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Monterey, California, USA
- Latitude: 36.6002378
- Longitude: -121.8946761
- Place ID: ChIJkfu1cFLkjYARXj1K2AlJSO4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Monterey, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Milford, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.2306979
- Longitude: -73.064036
- Place ID: ChIJ2zH4pmB06IkRg0DXeJkC-UA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Milford, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Ossining, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.1628731
- Longitude: -73.8615246
- Place ID: ChIJxYF5HsTAwokR2HSejwQ0svg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ossining, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
