The Long Day Closes (1992)
"A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s."

Title: The Long Day Closes
Original Title: The Long Day Closes
Release Date: 1992-05-22
Status: Released
Rating: 7.2/10 (from 108 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films
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.
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