The Story of a Recluse
1987, English. Directed by Alastair Reid.
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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- 0h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alastair ReidDirector
- Alasdair GrayThe Author
- Peter CapaldiJamie Kirkwood
- Andrew KeirRev John Kirkwood
- Cristina HiguerasJuliette O'Sullivan
- Stewart GrangerManton Jamieson
- James TelferCharlie Gemmel
- Lawrie McNicolTom
- John CobbDick
- Ian SexonHarry
- Sandy WelchDalgleish
- Paul DixeyAnatomy Lecturer
- Bill PatersonThe Producer
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1987
- Written by
- Alasdair Gray
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The Story of a Recluse runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).
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Which OTT platform is The Story of a Recluse on?
The Story of a Recluse isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1987. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Story of a Recluse?
If you liked The Story of a Recluse, try Easy Money, Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed The Story of a Recluse?
The Story of a Recluse (1987) was directed by Alastair Reid and stars Alasdair Gray, Peter Capaldi, Andrew Keir.