---
title: "In Broad Daylight"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-broad-daylight-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 252865
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 75
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# In Broad Daylight (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-broad-daylight-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In Broad Daylight is a film first released in 1971. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly blind actor hatches a murder plot against his cheating wife."

### Why Watch
- Features a plot involving a newly blind actor plotting murder
- Directed by Robert Day and written by Larry Cohen

### Caveats & Content Note
- Short runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes
- Limited availability details in sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of crime and murder.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, dramatic, thrilling, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/in-broad-daylight-1971#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Day
- **Networks / Studios**: Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Boone** as *Tony Chappel*
- **Suzanne Pleshette** as *Kate Todd*
- **Stella Stevens** as *Elizabeth Chappel*
- **John Marley** as *Lt. Bergman*
- **Fred Beir** as *Alex Crawford*
- **Whit Bissell** as *Capt. Moss*
- **Paul Smith** as *Charles, the Doorman*
- **Dan Spelling** as *Teenager*
- **Barbara Dodd** as *Mother*
- **Wally Taylor** as *Cab Driver #2*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was In Broad Daylight released?
The film was released on October 16, 1971 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Robert Day.

### Q: Who wrote the film?
The film was written by Larry Cohen.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Richard Boone, Stella Stevens, and Suzanne Pleshette.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as a crime, drama, thriller, and TV movie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In Broad Daylight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/252865)
- [In Broad Daylight (1971 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Broad_Daylight_(1971_film))
- [In Broad Daylight (1971) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/83864-in-broad-daylight/prehled/)
- [In Broad Daylight 67% (1971) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/204003-in-broad-daylight)
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- [In Broad Daylight (1968) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/in-broad-daylight-1968)

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