The Long Day Closes
“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.
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Top Cast
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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
Denise Thomas
Jean
Patricia Morison
Amy
Gavin Mawdsley
Billy
Kirk McLaughlin
Labourer/Christ
Mark Heath
Black Man
Victoria Davies
Nun
Brenda Peters
Nurse
Karl Skeggs
Albie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Davies
- Original Title
- The Long Day Closes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Davies
Terence Davies
Chris Plevin, Jeremy Kelly, Michael Coulter
William Diver
Olivia Stewart, Ben Gibson, Colin MacCabe
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Davies
Director
Terence Davies
Writer
Olivia Stewart
Producer
William Diver
Editor
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Day Closes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Day Closes about?
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.
Who directed The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes was directed by Terence Davies.
Who stars in The Long Day Closes?
The principal cast of The Long Day Closes includes Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson, Nicholas Lamont, Ayse Owens.
When was The Long Day Closes released and how long is it?
The Long Day Closes was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).