The Long Day Closes1992
A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.
Director
Actors
Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson, Nicholas Lamont, Ayse Owens, Tina Malone, Patricia Morison
Music
Versions
Theatrical – 85 Minutes
Genres
About the film
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
7.2tmdb
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