The Nightingale
Synopsis
A short, stop-frame animation. The film uses puppets to tell Hans Christian Andersen's tale about the song of a nightingale heard by the little kitchen girl at the Emperor of China's palace.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Christine Edzard
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- The Nightingale
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Sands Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Edzard
Hans Christian Andersen
Ludwig van Beethoven
Christopher Challis
Richard Goodwin
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Edzard
Director
Claude Gastine
Costume Design
Rotislav Doboujinsky
Production Design
Richard Goodwin
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nightingale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nightingale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nightingale about?
A short, stop-frame animation. The film uses puppets to tell Hans Christian Andersen's tale about the song of a nightingale heard by the little kitchen girl at the Emperor of China's palace.
Who directed The Nightingale?
The Nightingale was directed by Christine Edzard.
Who stars in The Nightingale?
The principal cast of The Nightingale includes Richard Goolden, Mandy Carlin, John Dalby.
When was The Nightingale released and how long is it?
The Nightingale was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nightingale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nightingale was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.