Leigh McCormack
Bud
1992•1h 25m•Released•EN
The Long Day Closes
“A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.”
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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
May 22, 1992
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
7.2 / 10
Votes
129
Budget
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Status
Released
Popularity
2.2
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Marjorie Yates
Mother
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Anthony Watson
Kevin
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Nicholas Lamont
John
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Ayse Owens
Helen
Tina Malone
Edna
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Jimmy Wilde
Curly
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Robin Polley
Mr Nicholls
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Peter Ivatts
Mr Bushell
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Joy Blakeman
Frances
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Denise Thomas
Jean
Patricia Morison
Amy
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