Nightingales
Synopsis
"Nightingales" are eight student nurses living off campus in Southern California in this stylish Aaron Spelling production that ultimately was developed into a short-lived series which aired on NBC at the beginning of 1989. Subsequently edited down to 90 minutes, the film later served as the premiere episode for the series, which was reworked to add Suzanne Pleshette and Barry Newman as stars.
Top Cast
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Fran Bennett
Nurse Ritt
Chelsea Field
Samantha
Galyn Görg
Lorna Michaels
Neith Hunter
Julie Prescott
Mimi Kuzyk
Liz McCarren
John Bennett Perry
Dr. Roger Trainor
Britta Phillips
Thea Bascomb
Larry Poindexter
Buzz Forman
Reed Rudy
Todd Aronson
Kristy Swanson
Becky
Susan Walters
Bridget
Randy Brooks
Dr. Warren
Woody Brown
Daniel Parker
Bette Ford
Bridget's Mother
Sherman Howard
Carl Brock
Jennifer Rhodes
Effie
Philip Sterling
Sam Stein
Gary Werntz
Agt. James
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mimi Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Zoe Dawson, Victoria Johns
- Original Score
- John E. Davis
- Original Title
- Nightingales
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mimi Leder
Deborah Zoe Dawson, Victoria Johns
John E. Davis
Frederick Moore
Victoria Johns, Aaron Spelling, Douglas S. Cramer, Deborah Zoe Dawson, Don Roos
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Johns
Producer
Deborah Zoe Dawson
Writer
Deborah Zoe Dawson
Producer
Don Roos
Producer
Frederick Moore
Director of Photography
Victoria Johns
Writer
Mimi Leder
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightingales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightingales about?
"Nightingales" are eight student nurses living off campus in Southern California in this stylish Aaron Spelling production that ultimately was developed into a short-lived series which aired on NBC at the beginning of 1989. Subsequently edited down to 90 minutes, the film later served as the premiere episode for the series, which was reworked to add Suzanne Pleshette and Barry Newman as stars.
Who directed Nightingales?
Nightingales was directed by Mimi Leder.
Who stars in Nightingales?
The principal cast of Nightingales includes Fran Bennett, Chelsea Field, Galyn Görg, Neith Hunter, Mimi Kuzyk.
When was Nightingales released and how long is it?
Nightingales was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightingales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightingales was composed by John E. Davis.