Light (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1979, Light is a notable film directed by Jane Howell, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A village in Cheshire. A deserted cinema. A poet murdered by Stalin. A blown fuse. Victor Silvester. Pickets on trial. Trimmers and fishwires. These are some of the elements of Tony Perrin's play.
Who’s in it. Light stars Jim Norton as Jack Parry, Gillian Barge as Marrianne Webb, Constantine Gregory as Lev Bulansky and Anne Caroll as Kath Parry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Light page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Light (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Light worth watching?
- Light holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Light?
- Light stars Jim Norton, Gillian Barge, Constantine Gregory, Anne Caroll and Michael Graham Cox.
- When was Light released?
- Light was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.