It stars Richard Harris, Justin Henry, Lindsay Wagner, Karen Black and James Coburn.

Filming for Martin's Day took place in Ontario, Canada during the autumn of 1984,[1][2] and began shortly after Richard Harris completed an eight-city tour of the musical Camelot.

[3] Initially intended to release in November 1984,[4] Martin's Day premiered in the United States on February 22, 1985.

[6] The Kansas City Star's Robert C. Trussell expressed disappointment in the film, criticizing the lack of acting chemistry between Henry and Harris.

[1] Martha Steimel of the Wichita Falls Times was similarly favorable citing Henry's acting as a highlight.