Drama · United Kingdom · 1992 · 1h 25m

The Long Day Closes

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Director
Terence Davies
Cast
Leigh McCormack as Bud Marjorie Yates as Mother Anthony Watson as Kevin Nicholas Lamont as John Ayse Owens as Helen Tina Malone as Edna
Crew
Michael Coulter — Director of Photography William Diver — Editor Terence Davies — Writer Olivia Stewart — Producer Christopher Hobbs — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Long Day Closes — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
nostalgialiverpool, englandfamily relationshipslonelinesslgbtsemi autobiographical1950sgay themelgbt child
Key Collaborators
Terence Davies Director Michael Coulter Director of Photography William Diver Editor Terence Davies Writer Olivia Stewart Producer Christopher Hobbs Production Design
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