The Long Distance Piano Player
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Sharp
- Original Title
- The Long Distance Piano Player
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Alan Sharp
John Wyatt
Norman Matthews, Paul Willey
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Saville
Director
Alan Sharp
Writer
Irene Shubik
Producer
John Wyatt
Director of Photography
Norman Matthews
Editor
Paul Willey
Editor
Richard Wilmot
Production Design
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Distance Piano Player
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What is The Long Distance Piano Player about?
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.
Who directed The Long Distance Piano Player?
The Long Distance Piano Player was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in The Long Distance Piano Player?
The principal cast of The Long Distance Piano Player includes Ray Davies, Norman Rossington, Lois Daine, James Hazeldine, Bert Palmer.
When was The Long Distance Piano Player released and how long is it?
The Long Distance Piano Player was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.