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  2. Day of Defense

Day of Defense

2003
1h 42m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2003

Runtime

1h 42m

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Storyline

"Small Town. Big Controversy."

The story begins as two missionaries are arrested for unlawful proselytizing. The law regarding such behavior has been set up by the Christian Town Council to oversee the religious and more importantly "non-Christian" influences within the town. The movie follows Thomas Bryant's inner struggle as he is ordered to defend the missionaries. As Thomas begins to empathize with the plight of the missionaries, he is confronted by his wife and forced into a confrontation with his friend-turned adversary, James Radner. Thomas becomes the center of animosity in the small town. His internal struggle becomes the catalyst of life and death-events portrayed in the story, bringing into question the topics of religion and acceptance. The intriguing court battle, together with a significant and surprising twist of fate for Thomas, lead to a strong critical ending that will leave the audience pondering what makes life memorable and truly important.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Oct 10, 2003
Languages
English
Director
Adam Lawson
Production
NuWorlds Production
NuWorlds Production
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

51 Cast Members

Andrew Lenz

Andrew Lenz

Thomas Bryant

Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright

Sharon Bryant

Camille Thomas

Kelli Bryant

Brooks Utley

James Radner

Salina Starr

Jessica Radner

John Foss

John Foss

Elder Burke

Allan Groves

Allan Groves

Elder Davis

James Westwood

Reverend Williams

Bryce Chamberlain

Bryce Chamberlain

Father Coleman

Joan Peterson

Judge Nielson

Gary Neilson

Sheriff Dobson

David Seaman

Reverend Sanders

Wendy Assay

Pastor Jacobs

Lillith Fields

Kimberly

Brittany Wells

Jennifer

Steve Luna

Steve Luna

Billy

T Nelson

T Nelson

Jeff

Mitch English

Deputy Frank

Anson Clark

Barber

Cameron Hopkin

Cameron Hopkin

Elder Mitchell

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