The Long Day Closes (1993)

"A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s."
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The Long Day Closes
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StarringLeigh McCormackMarjorie YatesAnthony Watson
DirectorTerence Davies
WriterTerence Davies
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PG 1 hr 25 minMay 28th, 1993Drama
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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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Theatrical Release:May 28th, 1993
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Ben Gibson, Colin MacCabe
Production Companies:Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films
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