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IMDb198730mCanada, United States of America

The Nightingale

Synopsis

The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rick Morrison
Screenplay & Story
Alan Templeton, Mary Crawford
Original Score
Ying-Chu Wu
Original Title
The Nightingale
Country of Origin
Canada, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
30m
Production Studios
Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Atkinson Film Arts, Animated Investments, CTV, Ontario Film Development Corporation, Téléfilm Canada, Cuckoo's Nest Studios, Wang Film Productions Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rick Morrison

Screenplay & Story

Alan Templeton, Mary Crawford

Original Score & Music

Ying-Chu Wu

Producers

W.H. Stevens Jr., Wang Borong

Department Leadership Roster

Alan Templeton

Writer

W.H. Stevens Jr.

Producer

Mary Crawford

Writer

Wang Borong

Wang Borong

Producer

Rick Morrison

Director

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?

The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.

Who directed The Nightingale?

The Nightingale was directed by Rick Morrison.

Who stars in The Nightingale?

The principal cast of The Nightingale includes Christopher Plummer, Polly Jones, Terrence Scammell, John Tarzwell, Noel Counsil.

When was The Nightingale released and how long is it?

The Nightingale was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 30m.

Who composed the musical score for The Nightingale?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nightingale was composed by Ying-Chu Wu.