The Long Day Closes

The Long Day Closes

1992
1h 25m
7.2

7.2/10

120 votes • View on IMDb
Drama

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Film Four International BFI Channel Four Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

nostalgia liverpool, england family relationships loneliness lgbt semi autobiographical 1950s gay theme lgbt child

Quick Facts

Release Date May 22, 1992
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0104753

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

Denise Thomas
Denise Thomas

Jean

Patricia Morison
Patricia Morison

Amy

Key Crew

Terence Davies
Writer
Terence Davies
Director
Olivia Stewart
Producer
Ben Gibson
Executive Producer
Colin MacCabe
Executive Producer