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The Story of a Recluse (1987)

Comedy

Fragment of a story by Robert Louis Stevenson, completed by Alasdair Gray. A dissolute medical student wakes up in the bedroom of a young woman who fascinates him, in a house where nightly gambling sessions are held.

Release Date
December 25, 1987
Runtime
0h 50m

Director: Alastair Reid

Cast: Alasdair Gray, Peter Capaldi, Andrew Keir, Cristina Higueras, Stewart Granger, James Telfer, Lawrie McNicol, John Cobb

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Full Cast (15 people)

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The Story of a Recluse

Comedy
0.0
50 min
1987

Fragment of a story by Robert Louis Stevenson, completed by Alasdair Gray. A dissolute medical student wakes up in the bedroom of a young woman who fascinates him, in a house where nightly gambling sessions are held.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/25/1987
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Cast

Alasdair Gray

as The Author

Peter Capaldi

as Jamie Kirkwood

Andrew Keir

as Rev John Kirkwood

Cristina Higueras

as Juliette O'Sullivan

Stewart Granger

as Manton Jamieson

JT

James Telfer

as Charlie Gemmel

LM

Lawrie McNicol

as Tom

JC

John Cobb

as Dick

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of a Recluse about?▾

Fragment of a story by Robert Louis Stevenson, completed by Alasdair Gray. A dissolute medical student wakes up in the bedroom of a young woman who fascinates him, in a house where nightly gambling se…

How long is The Story of a Recluse?▾

50m

When was The Story of a Recluse released?▾

December 25, 1987

Who directed The Story of a Recluse?▾

Alastair Reid

Who stars in The Story of a Recluse?▾

Alasdair Gray, Peter Capaldi, Andrew Keir

What genre is The Story of a Recluse?▾

Comedy