12 Mar 2017
Australia
Friday, 11 p.m. Carla, a woman in her forties, is alone in her office. She gets a call. It's Raúl, a young guy who sells cocaine. Tonight will be the last night that Raúl works as a dealer. He wants to change his life.
The Long Day Closes
A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.
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
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
Lee Blennerhassett 1st Bully
Peter Hollier 2nd Bully
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