Day of Defense

1h 42min

Drama

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.

Cast

Andrew Lenz

Andrew Lenz

Thomas Bryant
Michelle Wright

Michelle Wright

Sharon Bryant
Camille Thomas

Camille Thomas

Kelli Bryant
Brooks Utley

Brooks Utley

James Radner
Salina Starr

Salina Starr

Jessica Radner
John Foss

John Foss

Elder Burke
Allan Groves

Allan Groves

Elder Davis
James Westwood

James Westwood

Reverend Williams
Bryce Chamberlain

Bryce Chamberlain

Father Coleman
Joan Peterson

Joan Peterson

Judge Nielson
Gary Neilson

Gary Neilson

Sheriff Dobson
David Seaman

David Seaman

Reverend Sanders
Wendy Assay

Wendy Assay

Pastor Jacobs
Mitch English

Mitch English

Deputy Frank
Cameron Hopkin

Cameron Hopkin

Elder Mitchell
Josh Romney

Josh Romney

Elder Reynolds
Kim Page

Kim Page

Court Reporter
Cody Stone

Cody Stone

Young Man
B. Murphy

B. Murphy

Choir Conductor
Roger Hampel

Roger Hampel

Choir Friend
Justin Wright

Justin Wright

Church Friend
Nikelle Hunsaker

Nikelle Hunsaker

Girl Radner
Evan Glassett

Evan Glassett

Male Coworker
Clark Cooper

Clark Cooper

Boyfriend
Kristi Labrum

Kristi Labrum

Female Coworker
Melissa Jackson

Melissa Jackson

Church Member
Wendy Bradshaw

Wendy Bradshaw

Angry Woman

Release date

10th Oct 2003

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English