The Long Day Closes (1992)
Drama
- 1h 25m
72 %
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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.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Leigh McCormack
Bud
Marjorie Yates
Mother
Anthony Watson
Kevin
Nicholas Lamont
John
Ayse Owens
Helen
Tina Malone
Edna
Jimmy Wilde
Curly
Robin Polley
Mr Nicholls
Peter Ivatts
Mr Bushell
Joy Blakeman
Frances
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