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A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s. - The Long Day Closes
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Title: The Long Day Closes

Release Date: 22 May 1992

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Drama

Director: Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films

Production Companies: Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (104 votes)

Cast

  • Bud: Leigh McCormack
  • Mother: Marjorie Yates
  • Kevin: Anthony Watson
  • John: Nicholas Lamont
  • Helen: Ayse Owens
  • Edna: Tina Malone
  • Curly: Jimmy Wilde
  • Mr Nicholls: Robin Polley
  • Mr Bushell: Peter Ivatts
  • Frances: Joy Blakeman
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