The Long Day Closes (1993)

  • PG
  • 05/28/1993 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 25m

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.

Terence Davies

Director, Writer

Cast

Leigh McCormack's headshot

Leigh McCormack

Bud
Marjorie Yates's headshot

Marjorie Yates

Mother
Anthony Watson's headshot

Anthony Watson

Kevin
Nicholas Lamont's headshot

Nicholas Lamont

John
Ayse Owens's headshot

Ayse Owens

Helen
Tina Malone's headshot

Tina Malone

Edna
Jimmy Wilde's headshot

Jimmy Wilde

Curly
Robin Polley's headshot

Robin Polley

Mr Nicholls

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