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Daybreak

  • TV Movie
  • 1993
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
2.1K
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Cuba Gooding Jr. and Moira Kelly in Daybreak (1993)
ActionDramaRomanceSci-Fi

This drama, based on Alan Bowne's play "Beirut," takes place in a decrepit New York City of the near future, controlled by a fascist government.This drama, based on Alan Bowne's play "Beirut," takes place in a decrepit New York City of the near future, controlled by a fascist government.This drama, based on Alan Bowne's play "Beirut," takes place in a decrepit New York City of the near future, controlled by a fascist government.

  • Director
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Writers
    • Alan Bowne
    • Stephen Tolkin
  • Stars
    • Moira Kelly
    • Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Martha Plimpton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Tolkin
    • Writers
      • Alan Bowne
      • Stephen Tolkin
    • Stars
      • Moira Kelly
      • Cuba Gooding Jr.
      • Martha Plimpton
    • 23User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast35

    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Blue
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Torch
    Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton
    • Laurie
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Hunter
    Amir Williams
    Amir Williams
    • Willie
    David Eigenberg
    David Eigenberg
    • Bucky
    Alice Drummond
    Alice Drummond
    • Anna
    John Cameron Mitchell
    John Cameron Mitchell
    • Lennie
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Simon
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Quarantine Guard
    • (as Mark Boone Jr.)
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Mom
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Payne
    Phil Parolisi
    • Russell
    Paul Butler
    • Truck Driver
    Alix Koromzay
    Alix Koromzay
    • Woman in Quarantine
    Charles Cragin
    Charles Cragin
    • Man with a Cough
    Novella Nelson
    Novella Nelson
    • Mrs. Chaney
    Charles Mattocks
    • Tommy
    • (as Charles 'Soll Food' Mattocks)
    • Director
      • Stephen Tolkin
    • Writers
      • Alan Bowne
      • Stephen Tolkin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Filmed in Washington heights new york on 158th street
    • Goofs
      When Torch is painting Blue's face with dirt, the angle of the stripes change dramatically between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Quarantine Guard: [after forcing Torch to expose Blue's breasts] Rub 'em!
    • Soundtracks
      Many Rivers to Cross
      Written and Performed by Jimmy Cliff
      Published by Island Music, Ltd. (BMI)
      Courtesy of Mango/Island Records Ltd.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 8, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bloodstream
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • HBO Showcase
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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