“The South Bank Show”: Terence Davies, 1992 OTTID:463457
The Long Day Closes
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In this 1992 episode of the British television series “The South Bank Show,” THE LONG DAY CLOSES director Terence Davies discusses growing up in Liverpool, his love for Hollywood musicals, and the evolution of his cinematic style. It also features on-set footage and interviews with actor Leigh McCormack, and production designer Christopher Hobbs.
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