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The Nightingale

1983-05-10 · 54 min · ★ 5.2

Fantasy · TV Movie

A kitchen maid and a nightingale help save an emperor with the power of song and friendship.

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Directors
Ivan Passer
Production companies
Platypus Productions, Gaylord Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mick JaggerMick JaggerThe Emperor
Bud CortBud CortMusic Master
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyThe Maid
Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosPrime Minister
MakoMakoGardener / Minister
Chao Li ChiChao Li ChiGardener
Keye LukeKeye LukeImperial Doctor
Bobby PorterDeath Spirit
Ellen WakamatsuFirst Lady of the Court
Susan HaruyeSecond Lady of the Court
Ji-Tu CumbukaJi-Tu CumbukaEmperor's Bodyguard
Jerry HallJerry HallPansy
Anjelica HustonAnjelica HustonPrimrose
Alberto IsaacAlberto IsaacServant #1
Maysie HoyMaysie HoyHousekeeper
Charlie DellChef
John SalazarJuggler
John AchornComedian
Juana EscobarThai Dancer
Shelley DuvallShelley DuvallNightingale (voice) / Narrator (voice) / Self - Host

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