The Long Day Closes

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The Long Day Closes (1992)

Directed by Terence Davies

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

Drama · 1h 25m

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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Cast

Leigh McCormack Bud Marjorie Yates Mother
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Anthony Watson Kevin
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Nicholas Lamont John
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Ayse Owens Helen Tina Malone Edna
J
Jimmy Wilde Curly
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Robin Polley Mr Nicholls
P
Peter Ivatts Mr Bushell
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Joy Blakeman Frances
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Denise Thomas Jean Patricia Morison Amy

Crew

Director
Terence Davies
Writer
Terence Davies
Director of Photography
Michael Coulter
Editor
William Diver
Producer
Olivia Stewart

Details

Release date
1992-05-22
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films