The Long Day Closes
"A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s."
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Released: May 22, 1992
Runtime: 1h 25m
Rating: ⭐ 7.3 / 10
Drama
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