The Long Day Closes
The Long Day Closes

The Long Day Closes

A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.

7.2(115 votes)
1992
1h 25m
Drama

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.

Production

Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films

Cast

Leigh McCormack

Leigh McCormack

Bud

Marjorie Yates

Marjorie Yates

Mother

Anthony Watson

Anthony Watson

Kevin

Nicholas Lamont

Nicholas Lamont

John

Ayse Owens

Ayse Owens

Helen

Tina Malone

Tina Malone

Edna

Jimmy Wilde

Jimmy Wilde

Curly

Robin Polley

Robin Polley

Mr Nicholls

Peter Ivatts

Peter Ivatts

Mr Bushell

Joy Blakeman

Joy Blakeman

Frances

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