The Long Day Closes(1992)
“A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.”
Overview
Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.
Director
Terence Davies
Studio
Film Four International
Cast
Leigh McCormack
as Bud
Marjorie Yates
as Mother
Anthony Watson
as Kevin
Nicholas Lamont
as John
Ayse Owens
as Helen
Tina Malone
as Edna
Jimmy Wilde
as Curly
Robin Polley
as Mr Nicholls
Peter Ivatts
as Mr Bushell
Joy Blakeman
as Frances
Denise Thomas
as Jean
Patricia Morison
as Amy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Film Four International • BFI • Channel Four Films
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Where can I watch The Long Day Closes?▼
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What is The Long Day Closes about?▼
Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.
Who directed The Long Day Closes?▼
The Long Day Closes was directed by Terence Davies and released in 1992. It is a drama film.
How long is The Long Day Closes?▼
The Long Day Closes has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Long Day Closes?▼
The cast of The Long Day Closes includes Leigh McCormack as Bud, Marjorie Yates as Mother, Anthony Watson as Kevin, Nicholas Lamont as John, Ayse Owens as Helen and more.
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