The Story of a Recluse (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.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Alasdair Gray

The Author

Peter Capaldi

Jamie Kirkwood

Andrew Keir

Rev John Kirkwood

Cristina Higueras

Juliette O'Sullivan

Stewart Granger

Manton Jamieson

J

James Telfer

Charlie Gemmel

L

Lawrie McNicol

Tom

J

John Cobb

Dick

I

Ian Sexon

Harry

S

Sandy Welch

Dalgleish

P

Paul Dixey

Anatomy Lecturer

Bill Paterson

The Producer

David Hayman

The Director

Bill Bryden

Robert Louis Stevenson

Gordon Jackson

Voice of the Recluse

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