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The Long Day Closes (1992)

PG 85 min  -  Biography | Drama | Family  -   28 May 1993 (USA)
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The Long Day Closes is the story of eleven-year-old "Bud." A sad and lonely boy, Bud struggles through his days... See full summary »

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Terence Davies
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marjorie Yates Marjorie Yates ...
Mother
Leigh McCormack Leigh McCormack ...
Bud
Anthony Watson Anthony Watson ...
Kevin
Nicholas Lamont Nicholas Lamont ...
John
Ayse Owens Ayse Owens ...
Helen
Tina Malone Tina Malone ...
Edna
Jimmy Wilde Jimmy Wilde ...
Curly
Robin Polley Robin Polley ...
Mr. Nicholls
Peter Ivatts Peter Ivatts ...
Mr. Bushell
Joy Blakeman Joy Blakeman ...
Frances
Denise Thomas Denise Thomas ...
Jean
Patricia Morrison Patricia Morrison ...
Amy
Gavin Mawdslay Gavin Mawdslay ...
Billy
Kirk McLaughlin Kirk McLaughlin ...
Labourer / Christ
Marcus Heath Marcus Heath ...
Black Man
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Storyline

The Long Day Closes is the story of eleven-year-old "Bud." A sad and lonely boy, Bud struggles through his days. With cinema as his main source of solace, he haunts the local movie-house. All the while, his family looms large in our peripheral vision as do the menacing bullies of his school, but Bud is the center of attention both from the camera's angle and from his doting family. With a gray background, the film fuses clips and audio from classic movies into Bud's dreary childhood and brings it to life with an elegance Bach would bring to your home movies. The overall effect is a montage of memory which seems to ignite flashes of recognition in the viewer. Written by Mark Fleetwood <mfleetwo@mail.coin.missouri.edu>  

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Family

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Gross:

$161,179 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Received a 10-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival (although it ultimately went home empty-handed). See more »

Connections

Features The Ladykillers (1955) See more »

Soundtracks

"At Sundown"
Written by Walter Donaldson
Performed by Doris Day See more »