Day of Defense
10/10/2003
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.
Movie Information
Andrew Lenz
as Thomas Bryant
Michelle Wright
as Sharon Bryant
Camille Thomas
as Kelli Bryant
Brooks Utley
as James Radner
Salina Starr
as Jessica Radner
John Foss
as Elder Burke
Allan Groves
as Elder Davis
James Westwood
as Reverend Williams
Bryce Chamberlain
as Father Coleman
Joan Peterson
as Judge Nielson
Gary Neilson
as Sheriff Dobson
David Seaman
as Reverend Sanders
Wendy Assay
as Pastor Jacobs
Lillith Fields
as Kimberly
Brittany Wells
as Jennifer
Steve Luna
as Billy
T Nelson
as Jeff
Mitch English
as Deputy Frank
Anson Clark
as Barber
Cameron Hopkin
as Elder Mitchell
Josh Romney
as Elder Reynolds
Jessica Welch
as Jogger
Stephanie Appleton
as Lisa
T.J. Bates
as Juror
Jason Butcher
as Juror
Linda Clark
as Juror
Tiffany Goodenough
as Juror
Becky Heiss
as Juror
Nate Herd
as Juror
Eric Jensen
as Juror
Michael Judd
as Juror
Arlin Lords
as Juror
Wendy Pyper
as Juror
Paula Rietbrock
as Juror
Darci Stilson
as Juror
Rick Dodgen
as Samuel
Kim Page
as Court Reporter
Cody Stone
as Young Man
Justin Utley
as Singer
B. Murphy
as Choir Conductor
Roger Hampel
as Choir Friend
Donavan Hunsaker
as Boy Radner
Justin Wright
as Church Friend
Nikelle Hunsaker
as Girl Radner
Evan Glassett
as Male Coworker
Clark Cooper
as Boyfriend
Kristi Labrum
as Female Coworker
Melissa Jackson
as Church Member
Wendy Bradshaw
as Angry Woman
Pamela Butters
as Passerby
Kimball Johnson
as Drunk
