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The Long Distance Piano Player
The Long Distance Piano Player
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The Long Distance Piano Player

1970
1h 20m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1970

Runtime

1h 20m

Storyline

The first Play for Today is the story of one man's obsession (to win the world long distance piano playing record) and the battle for good (his wife) and evil (his agent) that rages around him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Oct 15, 1970
Languages
English
Director
Philip Saville
Philip Saville
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Ray Davies

Ray Davies

Pete, the Piano Player

Norman Rossington

Norman Rossington

Jack Burnshaw

Lois Daine

Lois Daine

Ruth

James Hazeldine

James Hazeldine

Alf

Bert Palmer

Bert Palmer

Old Man

John Barrett

John Barrett

Old Man

Ken Hutchison

Ken Hutchison

Macey

Michael Francis

Reporter

Gary Aflalo

Youth

Mike Grady

Mike Grady

Youth

Christopher Strain

Youth

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