This is one of my all time favorite movies! And my copy of the book is dog-eared! I just wish at least ONE of the networks (cable or otherwise) would re-run it so that my husband could watch it and see what I am raving about! Anyone who says the plot is "dismal", has obviously never read the book. And I agree with another comment made: how can something that is TRUE be DISMAL??!! Just because it is set in small town America instead of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood or Las Vegas doesn't take away from the story....in fact, in my opinion, it makes it more believable, because it is about NORMAL, every day people. It is so popular with the public, in fact, that every time I find it on Ebay, the bids get so expensive (once $224.00!!), that I can't afford it!! Too bad the studio doesn't take notice of it's cult following and re-release it......;)

I have to watch this movie once in a while just to send chills down my spine. Naturally, the names were changed to protect the innocent. This movie is based on a true story and the movie closely represents the actual events. I knew the man who wrote the original story. We watched original TV showing together and I was able to get his take on the whole thing. This story was presented almost exactly the way it happened. We both thought that Mr. Dennehy's portrayal of Len was excellent. The killing at the end of the movie was extremely accurate and was witnessed by the fellow sitting next to me. I read the original manuscript. This movie may not have all the typical Hollywood bells and whistles, but it correctly represents what really happened. (Great work Chris and congratulations again!) We rarely get to see movies that tell the original story so well...

I saw this movie on the TV a few years ago and can't imagine why it has never been on video or DVD. Its worthier than many other movies that are on either video and DVD. Brian Dennehy is one of my favorite movie stars and doesn't get enough credit for being the good actor he is. I thought "In Broad Daylight was one of his very best performances. He was so convincing as the bullying, intimidating and totally unsavory Len Rowan. When an actor can make you feel that he is really mean, then he is a good actor. Cloris Leachman was also very good in this movie as a store owner, threatened by Len Brian Dennehy. I wish it was on DVD, or even VHS would be fine. What a loss this is to video or DVD collectors.

Brian Dennehey stars in this cheap tv drama effort which is one of the poorest I have seen. The plot is so shallow and there is no twists in the tale to make this story in any way enjoyable to watch. You wonder what the point was in making such a routine drama. Dennehey's acting talents could and should have been exploited further. Being miscast doesn't help either. For a better Dennehey experience watch First Blood.