
The Nightingale
Synopsis
The story of the lonely Emperor and the captivating songbird that comes to live in his palace.
Top Cast
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- 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
Rick Morrison
Alan Templeton, Mary Crawford
Ying-Chu Wu
W.H. Stevens Jr., Wang Borong
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Templeton
Writer
W.H. Stevens Jr.
Producer
Mary Crawford
Writer
Wang Borong
Producer
Rick Morrison
Director
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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.

















